Until very recently, the model of life for a man was to marry and have children. That follows the Biblical model for a head of household.
IMHO, this serves as the default that the Bible text assumes for men, the background against we must view 1 Timothy 3, etc.
In considering whether or not a man is chosen to serve as an elder, how well they manage their own household certainly provides valuable insights into the man’s character to consider. After all, he will be ruling over, teaching, etc., a congregation of other men who are heads of households themselves.
Well said.
Exactly on point and well said!! I’ve known elders/overseers who lost their wives to death that resigned their office, believing themselves to no longer meet the requirement of I Timothy.