1Ti 3:6 | MHM | STEP | v. 6 : Paul warns against making a novice —a recent convert—a bishop, lest being lifted up with pride he fall into the condemnation of the devil (1 Timothy 3:6 ). A new believer might become arrogant with such responsibility, leading to spiritual failure. Spiritual maturity is essential for leadership because pride can lead to destruction, as it did for Satan (1 Peter 5:8 ).

‏ 1 Timothy 3:6

v. 6: Paul warns against making a novice—a recent convert—a bishop, lest being lifted up with pride he fall into the condemnation of the devil (1 Timothy 3:6 ^a). A new believer might become arrogant with such responsibility, leading to spiritual failure. Spiritual maturity is essential for leadership because pride can lead to destruction, as it did for Satan (1 Peter 5:8 ^b).