They must have “a fine testimony from people on the outside, ” and fellow Christians should know that they are reasonable and sound in mind. ​ — 1 Timothy 3: 2, 3, 7; Philippians 4: 5.
Neil peab olema ” hea tunnistus neilt, kes on väljaspool kogudust ”, ning kaaskristlastel peaks olema teada nende mõistlikkus.