His Temperament

Desire

He truly wants to be a man of God

(1 Timothy 3:1)

Temperate

Calm under pressure

(1 Timothy 3:2)

Self-Controlled

Stable and well-balanced

(1 Timothy 3:2; Titus 1:8)

Disciplined

Strength under control

(Titus 1:8)

His Emotional Life

Not violent

No abusive words, attitudes, or actions

(1 Timothy 3:3; Titus 1:7)

Not quarrelsome

Doesn’t pick fights

(1 Timothy 3:3)

Not quick-tempered

Doesn’t loose his cool under pressure

(Titus 1:7)

Gentle

Sensitive to the needs of others

(1 Timothy 3:3)

His Reputation

Above reproach

No accusation against him can stand

(1 Timothy 3:2; Titus 1:6-7)

Respectable

An orderly, well-balanced life

(1 Timothy 3:2)

Hospitable

Opens his heart and home others

(1 Timothy 3:2; Titus 1:8)

Upright

Committed to honesty and justice

(Titus 1:8)

Good reputation

Know, liked, and respected by unbelievers

(1 Timothy 3:7)

His Spiritual Life

Not a new convert

Has a track record of a growing spiritual life

(1 Timothy 3:6)

Holy

Makes you aware of God, not himself

(Titus 1:8)

Sound doctrine

Committed to the truth of Scripture

(Titus 1:9)

Able to teach

Desires to share what he knows with others

(1 Timothy 3:2)

His Family Life

Husband of one wife

Fully committed and faithful to his wife

(1 Timothy 3:2; Titus 1:6)

Manages his household well

Skillful in leading his family

(1 Timothy 3:4-5)

Has children who obey him

A model father

(1 Timothy 3:4; Titus 1:6)

His Personal Habits

Not given to drunkenness

Not a habitual drinker

(1 Timothy 3:3; Titus 1:7)

Not a lover of money

Does not live for money

(1 Timothy 3:3)

Not pursuing dishonest gain

Not a cheat or a crook

(Titus 1:7)

Loving what is good

Passionate about the best things in life

(Titus 1:8)