This week’s verse is 1 Timothy 3:1, “The saying is trustworthy, if anyone aspires to the office of overseer, that one desires a noble task.”
At first glance, it seems odd that human church leadership would rise to “The Top 5” list of the most important things Paul wants to leave behind for Timothy. But, as we’ll see, everything rises and falls on leadership. You know this from virtually every group you’ve been part of. There must be leadership to get things done. And, with the long view for the church, there is no success without succession.