with Matt Boswell
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Not a Drunkard

(1 Timothy 3:3 & Titus 1:7)
Our worship pastors should not have un-battled addictions. This can be alcohol, drugs, pornography, or even fame or the praise of men. We must be driven by the Spirit of God and influenced primarily by him. Any addictions rob us of this connection and should be dealt with by confession and repentance.

Not Violent but Gentle, Not Quick-Tempered

(1 Timothy 3:3 & Titus 1:7)
A worship leader/pastor should not seek to get involved in arguments. Pastors teach and correct, but we don't "fight" (verbally, emotionally, or physically) if it can be avoided. Pastors should be known as men of peace. Our relationships and social leadership should imitate the peace of Christ. This peaceful countenance should be modeled by worship pastors for the worship team, church, and community for them to imitate and follow.

Not Arrogant or Conceited

(1 Timothy 3:6 & Titus 1:7)
Biblical worship is rooted in humility. No matter how gifted or talented a worship leader is, he must not be arrogant or conceited. The devil loves this sin and uses it to destroy lives, ministries, and churches. A maturing worship leader has a track record of winning this fight. That track record is seen in his genuine humility. Standing in front of people every week, singing, leading and helping them worship, can turn into performing and putting on a show in a second. The psalmist says, "In the pride of his face the wicked does not seek him; all his thoughts are, 'There is no God'" (Psalm 10:4). The prideful man is one who "does not seek him," and his heart refuses the presence of God. Pride begins with us thinking more highly of ourselves than we ought. It is the enemy of worship because pride is an inaccurate assessment of our own worth, agenda, and desires. For a worship leader, not only is this personal sin, but it makes him corporately ineffective. Genuine worship and reveling in the presence of God is necessary to lead people in worship and teach them to also revel in the presence of God.

To be continued.

Porn-Again Christian:

You are part of a culture that spends more money each year on pornography than country music, rock music, jazz music, classical music, Broadway plays, and ballet combined. Find Out God's view.