*DAILY DEW 3/AUGUST/2022*
*SPIRITUAL LEADERSHIP*
_Key Bible Text:_
*"They must have a good reputation and be faithful in marriage. Their children must be followers of the Lord and not have a reputation for being wild and disobedient. Church officials are in charge of God's work, and so they must also have a good reputation. They must not be bossy, quick-tempered, heavy drinkers, bullies, or dishonest in business."* (Titus 1:6-7(CEV))
_Bible Insight:_
Spiritual leadership should be a sign of ongoing and progressive spiritual growth.
Spiritual leadership requires a couple of disciplined and exemplary approach to life. Paul gives Titus the yardstick to use when looking out for spiritual leaders. Note that while Elders or Bishops are primarily intended, the requirements pretty much applies for every kind of spiritual leadership.
It is however important to note that it has been strongly suggested or inferred from today's Bible text, that Spiritual leaders of the rank of Bishops/Pastors or Elders should be married. So aside, the preference of having Elders or Bishops(leading Pastors or Overseers) who are married, the remaining requirements applies to all kinds of spiritual leadership.
A spiritual leader must strongly covet and walk towards a godly reputation. A good reputation is a great asset in spiritual leadership. Anything that will impinge on one's reputation must be seriously avoided.
Yet another requirement is faithfulness in marriage. This for the unmarried will invariably mean sexual purity. In many Fellowships back in my university days, fellowship executives are required to disclose their relationship status and those not in a relationship are expected to remain that way during their tenure, while those in relationship are expected to avoid any "suspicious movement" around the said partner in question. These are practices put in place to ensure sexual purity.
_MEDITATION:_
*With or without any positional spiritual leadership role, every believer or follower of Jesus is expected to live as a spiritual leader in their own right!*
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