God has always expected those who lead in worship and service to be faithful to him. Sadly, that is not always the case and some are even advocating and encouraging those that are unfaithful to be leaders. Those that advocate such argue that if we give responsibility to the unfaithful, they will become faithful. They say if we get them to teach a Bible class, lead a prayer, or serve on the Lord’s Table that will get them to attend. Brethren, that is getting the cart before the horse. Paul’s purpose in writing his first letter to Timothy was “that thou mayest know how thou oughtest to behave thyself in the house of God” (1 Timothy 3:15). These words do not apply just to Timothy but to all fellow workers in the household of faith. Paul wanted Timothy to know how Christians ought to behave in the church so that he could instruct the church in these matters. Concerning men who lead in worship, Paul writes, “I will therefore that men pray every where, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting” (1 Timothy 2:8). First, notice that Paul’s instruction does not merely apply to the worship assembly but to worship wherever and whenever it is offered. Because of the context, we can be sure that prayer is used as a synecdoche (“a figure of speech by which we speak of the whole by a part . . .” ¾ Duncan) representing all five avenues of worship. Second, notice that the instruction