Yes, this isn't taught enough in the American church anymore (if it ever was). I've seen a number of cases where Christian leaders, whether in ministry or over a small business, may have meant well but really didn't know what they were doing.
It makes me think of a remark I made recently, about taking our vehicle to a friend for repair: "I trust his honesty, but I also trust his competence."
but wouldn't it make more sense to judge based on a childs behavior (which mirror the dad's behavior) rather than judge based on an adult's behavior which tends to be more independent and less influenced by their father?
Yes, this isn't taught enough in the American church anymore (if it ever was). I've seen a number of cases where Christian leaders, whether in ministry or over a small business, may have meant well but really didn't know what they were doing.
It makes me think of a remark I made recently, about taking our vehicle to a friend for repair: "I trust his honesty, but I also trust his competence."
Like most Presbyterians, I don't see it as required by Scripture.
What age do you suggest the oldest of his children should be in order to properly judge the candidate?
but wouldn't it make more sense to judge based on a childs behavior (which mirror the dad's behavior) rather than judge based on an adult's behavior which tends to be more independent and less influenced by their father?