Hence, military imagery was particularly useful to them, as in 2 Timothy 2:3-4 (“soldier of Jesus Christ”) and Ephesians 6:10-18 (“whole armor”). They apply also to the Church, for Paul honored them in his writings – not surprising, since first-century Christians well understood the life-or-death challenges to their fellowship and the crises of spiritual warfare they faced daily. Of course, the military has its specific and vital rules, but these 14 character traits shape the leaders who must frame, interpret, and apply those rules. 1 These are essentially virtues that inspire glad cooperation and high achievement in the unit. The United States Armed Forces teach leadership traits along the lines the Marines capture with the mnemonic acronym, “JJ DID TIE BUCKLE” – Justice, Judgment, Dependability, Initiative, Decisiveness, Tact, Integrity, Enthusiasm, Bearing, Unselfishness, Courage, Knowledge, Loyalty, and Endurance. 11 Their wives likewise must be dignified, not slanderers, but sober-minded, faithful in all things.Ģ Older men are to be sober-minded, dignified, self-controlled, sound in faith, in love, and in steadfastness. 8 Deacons likewise must be dignified, not double-tongued, not addicted to much wine, not greedy for dishonest gain.
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