Gentle Shepherds: Why “Not Violent” Is a Non-Negotiable Qualification for Elders
Deep Dive into Gentle Shepherds: Why “Not Violent” Is a Non-Negotiable Qualification for EldersThe biblical requirement that an overseer be "not violent" (1 Timothy 3:3; Titus 1:7) is a critical safeguard for the church, fencing off the office of elder from men with combative temperaments. The Greek term used in these passages is plēktēs, which literally means a "striker",. While this certainly forbids physical aggression, the sources agree that the prohibition extends to a broader disposition of pugnacity, including verbal abuse, intimidation, and coercive control,.A violent leader is…
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