1Ti 3:3 | MHM | STEP | v. 3 : Paul continues, saying a bishop must not be a drunkard, not violent, not greedy for money; but patient, not a brawler, not covetous (1 Timothy 3:3 ). Church leaders should avoid drunkenness, anger, greed, and fighting. Instead, they must be gentle, calm, and content with what they have (2 Timothy 2:24 ). A bishop must not use his position for personal gain or power.

‏ 1 Timothy 3:3

v. 3: Paul continues, saying a bishop must not be a drunkard, not violent, not greedy for money; but patient, not a brawler, not covetous (1 Timothy 3:3 ^a). Church leaders should avoid drunkenness, anger, greed, and fighting. Instead, they must be gentle, calm, and content with what they have (2 Timothy 2:24 ^b). A bishop must not use his position for personal gain or power.