If any man is reaching out for an office of overseer, he is desirous of a fine work.—1 Tim. 3:1.
A Christian man does not automatically become an overseer. He must reach out for this “fine work.” It includes serving fellow believers by genuinely caring for their needs. (Isa. 32:1, 2) One seeks to qualify as a ministerial servant and reaches out for the office of overseer by striving to meet the qualifications set out in the Scriptures. (1 Tim. 3:1-10, 12, 13; Titus 1:5-9) If you are a dedicated male, ask yourself: ‘Do I have a full share in the preaching work, and am I assisting others to do so? Am I building up my fellow worshippers by taking a sincere interest in their welfare? Do I have the reputation of being a good student of God’s Word? Am I improving the quality of my comments? Do I diligently care for the assignments entrusted to me by the elders?’ (2 Tim. 4:5) Such questions merit serious consideration. w10 5/15 3:4, 5
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