But a lover of hospitality, — He is to recognize the needs of others and have the desire to care for those needs. A hospitable person is one that loves the company of others and desires to spend time fellowshipping his brethren.
a lover of good men, —The ASV renders this passage –a lover of good. Therefore he is to be one that seeks out all that is good. He is virtuous and honest in his dealings with others. It is said that a man is known by the company that he keeps. This is particularly true of the elder.
sober, — He is of a sound mind. Not fickle in his views as is the manner of some. He will be able to apply logic and reason to situations as they arise. While this does not forbid humor, the elder will not be one who views life as one big joke.
just, —So shall it be at the end of the world: the angels shall come forth, and sever the wicked from among the just (Matthew 13:49). The bishop will be fair and impartial in his dealings with others.
holy, — He will be devoted to God. Be ye holy; for I am holy (1 Peter 1:16). He will take the lead in maintaining the sanctity of the Lord’s church.
temperate; —And every man that striveth for the mastery is temperate in all things(1Colossians 9:25) . He is prudent and far sighted. He exercises good judgment and control his desires and passions.
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