Having a good reputation with no one able to blame or accuse of wrongdoing.
Key References
But now He has reconciled you by Christ’s physical body through death to present you holy, unblemished, and blameless in His presence—
Additionally, they must first be tested. Then, if they are above reproach, let them serve as deacons.
An elder must be blameless, the husband of but one wife, having children who are believers and who are not open to accusation of indiscretion or insubordination.
As God’s steward, an overseer must be above reproach—not self-willed, not quick-tempered, not given to drunkenness, not violent, not greedy for money.
All Scripture References (5)
1 Corinthians (1)
He will sustain you to the end, so that you will be blameless on the day of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Colossians (1)
But now He has reconciled you by Christ’s physical body through death to present you holy, unblemished, and blameless in His presence—
1 Timothy (1)
Additionally, they must first be tested. Then, if they are above reproach, let them serve as deacons.
Titus (2)
An elder must be blameless, the husband of but one wife, having children who are believers and who are not open to accusation of indiscretion or insubordination.
As God’s steward, an overseer must be above reproach—not self-willed, not quick-tempered, not given to drunkenness, not violent, not greedy for money.