Lesson 6: The Demand for a King
WBS — 1 Samuel
1 Samuel 8; Psalm 9
God's Maturity List
Titus 1:7-9 and 1 Timothy 3:1-7
- Above Reproach: A good reputation, blameless
- Able to Teach: Communicate in a culturally sensitive way
- Devout: Holy righteous
- Free From the Love of Money: Not greedy; not materialistic
- Gentle: Kind. Tender with strength
- Good Reputation with Those Outside the Church: Effective testimony with unbelievers
- Hospitable: Unselfish generosity
- Husband of One Wife: Moral purity
- Just: Discerning, fair
- Love What is Good: Pursuing godliness
- Not a New Convert: Track record of obedience
- Not Given to Wine: Not addicted
- Not Pugnacious: Not abusive
- Not Quick-Tempered: Not impatient, not sinful anger
- Not Self-Willed: Not self-centered
- One Who Manages His Own Household Well: Eternal perspective on wife and family
- Prudent: Wise insight, humility
- Respectable: Role model
- Temperate: Balance in words and actions
- Uncontentious: Not argumentative and divisive
