2 Timothy 2:15-16

15Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved,
That is,  one approved after being tested
a worker bwho has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth.
16But cavoid dirreverent babble, for it will lead people into more and more ungodliness,

Titus 1:7-9

7For an overseer,
Or bishop; Greek episkopos
fas God’s steward, must be above reproach. He must not gbe arrogant or quick-tempered or a drunkard or violent hor greedy for gain,
8but hospitable, a lover of good, self-controlled, upright, holy, iand disciplined. 9He must jhold firm to the trustworthy word as taught, so that he may be able to give instruction in ksound
Or healthy; also verse 13
doctrine and also to rebuke those who contradict it.

Revelation of John 14:5

5and min their mouth no lie was found, for they are nblameless.

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