- Ready on all points: not tricked by the adversary's devices.
- Husband of one wife: faithful to care for others, even if unmarried.
- Sober: alert and awake to the challenges of life.
- Not given to much wine: able to control passions, especially alcohol or drugs.
- Sound minded: thinking whole thoughts, keeping God's Word in heart.
- Orderly, in step: able to follow and stick to responsibilities.
- Hospitable: loving to share and be with others.
- Teaching well: always ready and able to instruct with God's Word.
- Living the mystery: seeing self as a part of the one Body of Christ.
- A good steward: maintaining and properly caring for what God gives.
- Not self-willed: overcoming pride and selfish ambition.
- But doing God's will: lowly and humble in heart.
- Not a striker: never looking to hurt or ridicule others.
- Not after shameful gain: knowing that God meets every need.
- Patient: not hasty or in a hurry, giving people time to learn and grow.
- Not antagonizing: never looking for a fight, accommodating others.
- Loving good: thankful for God's blessings in this life.
- Not loving worldly wealth: not covetous and trying to be own sufficiency.
- Ruling well his own house: keeping his family life in order.
- Having Word-living children: training children in the truth.
- Grave: showing dignity and godliness with a peaceful way of life.
- Just: fair and honest with all, never playing favourites in the Body of Christ.
- Holy: pure-hearted and thankful for our sanctification in Christ.
- Well proven: experienced in service and loving deeds.
- Able to speak God's Word to those inside or outside the Congregation: preaching and teaching.
May we who watch over and serve and maturely lead the Body of Christ take heed to what our Father has called us to do. Let us be like our Lord Jesus in our service and love. Let us follow the qualities and standards set forth in Peter and Paul's epistles so that we can be well-pleasing to our heavenly Father.