The Rule of Elders<\/a>,” as a good study regarding the duties of an elder.<\/p>\nI’m glad you found the material useful and if I can be of further service, please let me know.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Question: I just read your article on faithful children per Titus 1:6 and I must say I appreciate the way you handled it. I am in my first full-time work after graduating from preaching school and this question has come up. 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