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Originally Posted by HERn
But, there at least two places in Paul's writing where the condition of the man matters a great deal before he is appointed an elder.
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As we know in the local churches, a man's condition is secondary and a man's loyalty is primary. A brother can testify/prophesy occasionally and after having done this for 25, 30 years his loyalty has given him credit to merit appointment as an elder regardless of his character or his condition.
In my opinion brothers who exhibit a short temper, insensitivity, etc does not prove to be character traits of someone who should be an elder. In the local churches, it doesn't matter. Just be absolute for the ministry and loyal to the system. If one is ambitious and follow these two rules, he can become an elder.