Right and Wrong Methods in Seeking the Office of Elder or Deacon
Rev. Angus Stewart examines biblical principles for seeking ecclesiastical office (elder and deacon) by analyzing scriptural examples of both sinful and lawful methods. Through Old Testament case studies like Korah's rebellion and King Uzziah's presumption, the article instructs believers on proper motivations and means for pursuing church leadership roles in accordance with God's appointed order.
Rev. Angus Stewart The offices of elder and deacon were appointed, and are used greatly, by our Lord Jesus Christ, the sole king and head of the church. Thus it is a good thing for a man to desire to serve Him in these ecclesiastical positions (I Tim. 3:1). However, just as one can err through evil motivations, as we saw last time, so too there are illicit methods of seeking church office.1 Often those who desire to be a deacon or an elder for the wrong reasons resort to unlawful means to...