A. Amos Love

just wondering…

John Piper said…
“I see “several species of pride in my soul” that, while they may not rise to the level of “disqualifying me” for ministry, grieve me, and have taken a toll on my relationship with Noël and others who are dear to me. ”

Hmmm? “several species of pride in my soul”

Hmmm? “may not rise to the level of disqualifying me for ministry”

Would like to know, if anyone has a reasonable answer,

“How many,” species of pride, does it take to “disqualify” Piper,
or anyone with the “Title” and “position” of pastor/leader?

Seems one of the qualifications for elder/bishop is “Blameless.” Oy Vey!

Paul didn’t say “they” can grow into being blameless.
To be ordained bishop “they” must “be” blameless.

Titus 1:6 **If**any be blameless…
Titus 1:7 For a bishop must be blameless…

If an elder/bishop is no longer “Blameless” – “species of pride,”
Now what?