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He must manage his own family well. He must make sure that his children obey him. And he must do this in a way that gains him respect. Suppose someone doesn’t know how to manage his own family. Then how can he take care of God’s church? The leader must not be a new believer. If he is, he might become proud. Then he would be judged just like the devil.

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