Today, those being considered for appointment as elders must have proved their faith and devotion over time.
طَبْعًا ،‏ كَانَ ٱلشُّيُوخُ رِجَالًا نَاقِصِينَ ،‏ تَمَامًا مِثْلَ تِيطُسَ ٱلَّذِي أَرْسَلَهُ بُولُسُ إِلَى ٱلْجَمَاعَاتِ ‹ لِكَيْ يُقَوِّمَ ٱلْأُمُورَ ٱلْمُخَالِفَةَ › .‏