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278» 1Tim 3:2e . . An overseer then. . must be hospitable

The Greek word translated "hospitable" basically means fond of guests.

In other words, church officers shouldn't be hermit types, or friendless
loners preferring solitude. Not that there's anything wrong with hermits and
loners; it's just that church officers are supposed to be shepherds, which
requires them to associate with the sheep entrusted to their care. A man
who doesn't mingle easily and comfortably really should consider taking a
position in church where he doesn't have to meet the public.
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279» 1Tim 3:2g . . An overseer then. . must be apt to teach

"apt to teach" is from a Greek word that basically means instructive, i.e.
didactic.

That word is tricky. It's sometimes translated "able to teach". That's okay I
guess, but I suspect it also refers to role models, i.e. people whose manner
of life exemplifies Christianity. In other words; their teaching is in shoe
leather rather than only in a classroom.
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280» 1Tim 3:2e . . An overseer then. . must not be addicted to wine.

Church officers aren't forbidden alcohol; just too much alcohol.

"No longer drink water exclusively, but use a little wine for the sake of your
stomach and your frequent ailments." (1Tim 5:23)

A "little" wine can lead to a lot for someone with a predilection to imbibe. For
people like that, it's best to avoid wine altogether rather than risk becoming
a candidate for AA.

For church officers with health issues, I suggest consulting a doctor because
there are much better treatments available in our day than there were back
then.
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