aspire, desire above reproachhusband of one

wifetemperat

eprudent respectablehospitable able to

teachnot addicted to wine

not pugnaciousgentle peaceable

free from the love of moneymanages household well, children under

controlnot a new convert

Qualifications from 1 Timothy

good reputation with those outside the church

above reproach

husband of one wifechildren who believe

not self-willed not quick-temperednot addicted to wine

not pugnaciousnot fond of sordid gain hospitable

Qualifications from Titus

loving what is good sensiblejust devoutself-controlled holding fast the faithful word

Lawful marriage, if married• Matt. 5:32; 19:9 married, neither divorced before unless divorced spouse for fornication• 1 Cor. 7:7-36 people who don’t marry have advantages

Lawful marriage, if married

Temperate: vigilant, sober, watchful• 1 Th. 5:4-8 alert and sober• 2 Tim. 4:5 sober in all things• 1 Pet. 1:13 prepare your mind, sober in spirit• 1 Pet. 4:7 sober in spirit, prayer• 1 Pet. 5:8 sober in spirit, alert, devil• 2 Jn. 1:8 watchful over your soul• Heb. 13:17 elders watch over our souls

Lawful marriage, if married

Temperate: vigilant, sober, watchful

Prudent: sober, sober-minded, sensible• Tit. 1:8 sensible, sober, sober-minded• 1 Cor. 15:31 die daily – in control of passions• Col. 3:5 dead to immorality

Lawful marriage, if married

Temperate: vigilant, sober, watchful

Prudent: sober, sober-minded, sensible

Respectable: good behavior, modest• 1 Tim. 2:9 proper, modest• 1 Cor. 13:5 not unbecoming• Col. 4:5-6; 2 Cor. 8:21 wise, gracious, honorable in sight of all men