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1 Timothy 3: Not A Recent Convert

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1 Timothy 3: Not A Recent Convert 1 Timothy 3:6-7 "[An overseer] must not be a recent convert, or he may become puffed up with conceit and fall into the condemnation of the devil. Moreover, he must be well thought of by outsiders, so that he may not fall into disgrace, into a snare of the devil." 1 Timothy 3:6-7 (ESV) What do you think? What negative consequences can result from a young believer being appointed to a position of leadership? How would Paul's concern affect the appointing to leadership a man well-experienced in business, or counseling or teaching, but only recently confessed himself belonging to Christ? How would you define "recent"? Plant Growth "Recent convert" brings to mind the image of a newly sprouted plant. RECENT CONVERT: neophytos "neh-OF-oo-tos" (newly planted, a young convert; "neophyte"); from neos ("new", youthful, fresh or regenerated) and phyo (to "puff" or