1 Timothy 3:6; 1 Timothy 3:7; 1 Timothy 6:1

1 Timothy 3:6

6 He must not be a recent convert, or he may become conceited and fall under the same judgment as the devil.

1 Timothy 3:7

7 He must also have a good reputation with outsiders, so that he will not fall into disgrace and into the devil’s trap.

1 Timothy 6:1

1 All who are under the yoke of slavery should consider their masters worthy of full respect, so that God’s name and our teaching may not be slandered.