Moreover it is required in stewards that one be found faithful.

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In this case, moreover, it is required [as essential and demanded] of stewards that one be found faithful and trustworthy.

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Now it is required that those who have been given a trust must prove faithful.

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1-4 Don’t imagine us leaders to be something we aren’t. We are servants of Christ, not his masters. We are guides into God’s divine secrets, not security guards posted to protect them. The requirements for a good guide are reliability and accurate knowledge. It matters very little to me what you think of me, even less where I rank in popular opinion. I don’t even rank myself. Comparisons in these matters are pointless. I’m not aware of anything that would disqualify me from being a good guide for you, but that doesn’t mean much. The Master makes that judgment.

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