Above Reproach

What does it mean to be above reproach?

Character that reflects a heart of a person that has been born again.

1 Timothy 3:1–7 CSB

1 This saying is trustworthy: “If anyone aspires to be an overseer, he desires a noble work.” 2 An overseer, therefore, must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, self-controlled, sensible, respectable, hospitable, able to teach, 3 not an excessive drinker, not a bully but gentle, not quarrelsome, not greedy. 4 He must manage his own household competently and have his children under control with all dignity. 5 (If anyone does not know how to manage his own household, how will he take care of God’s church?) 6 He must not be a new convert, or he might become conceited and incur the same condemnation as the devil. 7 Furthermore, he must have a good reputation among outsiders, so that he does not fall into disgrace and the devil’s trap.

I. This High bar

The high bar is Christ Himself both as the goal but also as the satisfaction.

The Bar is high is becuase he is Holy. Our only hope is to walk in Christ.

II. The Hurdle(elder assessment tool)

Are you above reproach in hospitality? taking the Initiative.

Not Quarrelsome. Txt - just the facts.

III. The Hunt

Satan is a disgraced liar seeking to devour us.

The hunter looks for an already established trail.

Noble task...above reproach is not perfect but being above approach is the umbrella over our ministry.