Rules for Bishops Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 16 Rules
A
Blameless Husband of one wife Temperant Sober minded Good behavior Hospitable Apt to teach Not given to wine Not violent Not greedy for money Gentle not quarrelsome Not covetous Rule well your own house Not a novice Good report
2
Q
Blameless
A
Not arrested
3
Q
Husband of one wife
A
Faithful to your commitment and covenant.
4
Q
Temperant
A
Sober. To abstain from wine. You are not given to addictive behavior.
5
Q
Sober minded
A
To have a sound mind and self control. Avoid extremes
6
Q
Good behavior
A
Orderly
7
Q
Hospitable
A
Found of People and guest.
8
Q
Apt to teach
A
Teachable, and meek
9
Q
Not given to wine
A
Not near wine
10
Q
Not violent
A
Not quarrelsome
11
Q
Not greedy for money
A
Money is not your motivation
12
Q
Gentle
A
Appropriate
13
Q
not quarrelsome
A
Peaceable. Easy to get along with
14
Q
Not covetous
A
means found of silver or money
15
Q
Rule well your own house
A
Children and wife can’t be hellions or
rebellious
16
Q
Not a novice
A
Newly planted
17
Q
Good report
A
There must be good evidence in your life
