Are you qualified to lead?

First Timothy 3:1-13

This passage is about one thing: qualified leadership.

Paul’s concern is for the church to be led by individuals who are qualified. That is not to say that he required perfection, but rather that he saw the very real need for a certain level of Christian growth and skill to be present in those who lead.

Now, our role as Life Group leaders is not the same as that of elders and deacons, to whom this passage directly applies. But still, we have no less of a responsibility to be qualified to lead than they do. So what does this mean?

It means that both holiness and competency must be present and increasing in our lives in order to lead with the blessing of God. Again, the issue is not perfection- we all stumble in many ways. Don't let momentary discouragements keep you from leading. But, ask yourself: Am I living a life worth following? And am I capable of passing such a life on to others? And, ultimately, am I growing in all of this? If so, you are qualified for leadership. If not, why not ask God this day for his help, that you can better walk before him in holiness and help others to do the same.