1 Timothy 3:6

3:6 He must not be a recent convert or he may become arrogant and fall into the punishment that the devil will exact.

1 Timothy 3:10

3:10 And these also must be tested first and then let them serve as deacons if they are found blameless.

Joshua 9:14

9:14 The men examined some of their provisions, but they failed to ask the Lord’s advice.

Joshua 9:2

9:2 they formed an alliance to fight against Joshua and Israel.

Joshua 2:2

2:2 The king of Jericho received this report: “Note well! Israelite men have come here tonight to spy on the land.”

Titus 1:5-9

Titus’ Task on Crete

1:5 The reason I left you in Crete was to set in order the remaining matters and to appoint elders in every town, as I directed you. 1:6 An elder must be blameless, the husband of one wife, with faithful children who cannot be charged with dissipation or rebellion. 1:7 For the overseer must be blameless as one entrusted with God’s work, not arrogant, not prone to anger, not a drunkard, not violent, not greedy for gain. 1:8 Instead he must be hospitable, devoted to what is good, sensible, upright, devout, and self-controlled. 1:9 He must hold firmly to the faithful message as it has been taught, so that he will be able to give exhortation in such healthy teaching and correct those who speak against it.