Those who wish to be first must be servant of all. An elder is to be a shepherd of the people of God. When looking for a man to be an elder, we should search for a man whose voice is like that of Christ. He needs to care for the lambs in Jesus' flock. An elder must not lord it over God's people. He must set a good example and have the right motivations. He should be eager to serve and do good for others. We need to look for a man who will protect with foresight, and a man who will lead our souls to living waters. We need a man who knows where in the Scriptures to direct us when we need to find green pastures. In short, when electing an elder, we need to look for a man who strives to be like Jesus Christ. |
