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Bethel Church Temple TX Podcast (Sermons)

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June 23, 2024 Elwyn Johnston

Leadership ≠ position
Leadership = influence

1 Timothy 3:1 – 13
Verse of the Week: “But as for me, I shall walk in my integrity” Psalm 26:11

Every Christ-follower must possess Integrity
“above reproach” 1 Timothy 3:2
“good reputation with those outside the church” 1 Timothy 3:7
“well respected and have integrity” 1 Timothy 3:8
“if they are found to be blameless and beyond reproach, let them serve” 1 Timothy 3:10
“integrity” – completeness, undivided
“But as for me, I shall walk in my integrity” Psalm 26:11
“he shepherded them according to the integrity of his heart, and guided them with his skillful hands.” Psalm 78:72
“The righteous man walks in his integrity; His children are blessed after him.” Proverbs 20:7

1. Values people over profit
“free from the love of money.” 1 Timothy 3:3
“not greedy for money” 1 Timothy 3:8

2. Serve others rather than self
“had put me into service” 1 Timothy 1:12
“If you point out these instructions to the brothers and sisters, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus” 1 Timothy 4:6
“manages his own household well, having children who respect and obey him.” 1 Timothy 3:4
“Pilate sent for a bowl of water and washed his hands before the crowd, saying, ‘I am innocent of this man’s blood. The responsibility is yours!’” Matthew 27:24
“Jesus poured water into the basin, and began to wash the disciples’ feet and to wipe them with the towel” John 13:5

3. Practice self-control instead of self-satisfaction
“exercise self-control, live wisely” 1 Timothy 3:2
“not addicted to wine or violent, but gentle, peaceable” 1 Timothy 3:3
“must exercise self-control and be faithful in everything they do.” 1 Timothy 3:11