The main passages outlining the qualifications of a pastor/elder/overseer/bishop are found in 1 Timothy 3:1-7 and Titus 1:5-9; both of which are nearly identical lists. 1) âany manâ â A pastor is to be a man, not a woman (âLet a woman learn in silence with all submission. And I do not permit a woman to teach or to have authority over a man, but to be in silence.â 1 Timothy 2:11-12).
A Revelation: There is no such thing as Happiness. We all desire this slippery, impossible-to-grasp, scarce and unrecognizable thing that we call happiness. Hereâs something that will relieve you of this burden of constantly needing to achieve this concept. Happiness doesnât exist. Itâs an elusive idea that we humans have recently invented.
A Definition of Happiness. Possibly the best place to start defining happiness is by defining what it is not. Many people believe that happiness is having fun at a party, the excitement of new experiences, the thrill and passion of sex, or the delights of a fine meal. These are all wonderful experiences to be cherished and cultivated but they are not happiness.