Every Netzarim congregation is required to have a Beit Din with three or more qualified men to lead and counsel according to Torah.  YHWH spoke to Moses through Yethro (Jethro) instructing how to qualify the judges of Israel:

Before we go on to see more elements to the qualification of leadership let's consider these four foundational qualities that YHWH is looking for.  What a man be like who was very strong in one area but weak in the other three?  Imagine a valiant man who lacked truth, who was covetous of others property and who had no fear of YHWH, this is a man who would likely end up in jail or bouncing in and out of the court system.  Now lets imagine a man of truth but he is not valiant (bold), has no Fear of YHWH and is covetous, in other words he can speak the truth but he can't apply the truth, he has no boldness, no courage to stand for truth.  We can easily see that it is a very rare man who exemplifies all the four qualities.  Most men have a bar graph of all four of these qualities that would show a mediocre, middle of the road average.

The men who exemplify all four of these qualities are going to be visible very quickly, they are men who were not born into leadership but who are called into leadership because they have a personal interest in developing themselves to be the best they can be.  As we consider these four qualities we immediately notice that they are dependant upon one another to support one another for the sake of each other.  In other words the quality of a true man of truth is that he will hate covetousness or bribery or deceitful means to attain anything and his anti-covetous value will boost the authority of the truth within himself, and of course, he will not be a coward if he is confronted with an attack against what is truth.

We can also see that when a man has no defining quality that all four of these qualities work in harmony in the opposite manner, it is a coward who has no Fear of YHWH, is a habitual liar and covets what belongs to others.  The covetous man wants to win a lottery, or go to casinos and get what he hasn't earned or swindle money from those who have worked hard and suffered and saved, but the covetous man because he is not a man of truth is often a religious man who hides behind some form of his own truth or outward postured identity.  The covetous element of a man's soul is revealed every day publicly in the verdicts of criminal or civil court cases where their deeds have been made public but oftentimes an unsuspecting business partner doesn't pay attention to the whole picture which is all four of these qualities that must be present before you can trust a man to keep his word.

Now we will continue to D'varim (Deuteronomy) where YHWH instructs Moshe to add three more qualifications, bringing the list to seven qualities.

We can easily imagine that a man who is strong in all the first four qualities would be marked and known in the community, his works or fruits of his life would be known and appreciated by everyone who does business with him or sees the obvious disciplines and peace that he walks in and therefore he has applied wisdom and understanding and has become acknowledged within the community.  What we have here is a Torah Perfect instruction that pertains to a mature man of YHWH.  You may think this is a rare man today, but perhaps not as rare as you may think.  In reality, there is a Proverb that explains that; "When the wicked rise, men hide themselves: but when they perish, the righteous increase" (Proverbs 28:28).  In a wicked society righteous men are not highly valued, their leadership qualities are only respected by a very small minority because the majority of society is seeking instant gratification (short-cuts) and the righteous example serves only to convict them of sin, the righteous become obstacles for further gross transgression of the common good.

As we pursue the deepest understanding of how to cultivate righteous character we turn to Mashiyach, the quintessential righteous man who is the Image of Elohim (God) in Perfection.  A profound revelation of Mashiyach is revealed through the Netzer in Isaiah 11:2 which parallels these seven qualifications with the Seven Spirits of YHWH :  "And the Spirit of YHWH shall rest upon him, the Spirit of Wisdom and Understanding, the Spirit of Counsel and Might, the Spirit of Knowledge and of the Fear of YHWH" these seven attributes are perfectly balanced in each other and through the entire group of attributes existing in harmony together.

As you are seeing these Seven Spirits you are likely noticing how they dovetail beautifully with the seven qualifications of a leader, this is self evident but of course not a coincidence.  In other words it is in seeking Mashiyach by being obedient to Torah through the Ruach haKodesh (Set Apart Spirit of YHWH) that a man is able to attain to his fullest purpose and potential in this life, according to Mashiyach who is the Image of Elohim.

Herein lies the door that brings Perfection and Purpose into our lives even the fact that you are reading this short paper about the Nature of Mashiyach means that your neshama (spirit) is drawing you further into the Power of Mashiyach which is the core of our true existence in this world as we know it.  Our present reality is connected to the Olam Haba (world to come) by our desire to have a Perfect Heart and Clean Hands and walk before YHWH, His Mashiyach and one another with beauty.

Daily we exercise and meditate upon the Perfection of Mashiyach and our observance (obedience) to His Word (Torah) is what draws us closer and closer to our ultimate fulfillment in Him.  Observing Torah is a daily rehearsal of perfection, however, man-made religions about Torah turn progressive Spiritual journey into a habitual religious action which brings death and mediocrity.  This is of course why so many people reject religion because they see it as a crutch or a facade that people hide behind rather than take up the high calling of their own spiritual journey towards Perfection.

We've seen some basic elements of what to seek for in ourselves, we must ingest these seven qualifications and soberly review our own strengths and weaknesses and to do this truthfully and effectively we must put this issue to prayer asking of YHWH and His Mashiyach (our Rabbi and Teacher) to reveal the content within ourselves from His perspective.  We are wise to balance judgments of ourselves in Mashiyach not in our own strengths and weaknesses, but let his voice (Spirit) speak in us.  As we do this we will not seek to judge others, we will identify with the qualities we see in others and be naturally drawn to spend more time with those who hold up our good qualities and less time with those who reinforce our lower carnal natures, we are careful to build upon the qualities of Mashiyach that we see growing within us, this is true "fellowship" in the Spirit of YHWH.

The Beauty of Mashiyach is seen within the Standards he revealed within Noah, Job, Avraham and all our forefathers who practiced and experienced YHWH's righteousness, we have a guide, a target and a goal that makes life a most wonderful journey filled with purpose, truth, anticipation and delight.

As we journey into broader details and practical application of the qualifications for leaders we can source out verses in the Brit Chadasha (Renewed Covenant) the teachings of Y'shua Mashiyach according to the Shlichim (Sent Ones or Apostles).  In reality what Christians refer to as the New Testament was originally penned in Hebrew and Aramaic with cognate terms and definitions that dovetail beautifully with Tanakh (Torah-Neviim-Ketuvim; which Christians erroneously refer to as the Old Testament).  Now some more details in the Ketuvim Netzarim regarding attributes or qualifications of leaders who are in Mashiyach.

Shaliach Paul writes to Timothy with qualifications that originate in Torah, these same SEVEN qualifications we originally surveyed, however, Shaul (his Hebrew name) re-words and expands by instructing; be not double-tongued i.e., speak the truth and be not greedy of filthy lucre; i.e., be not covetous.  Holding the mystery of faith in a pure conscience speaks about the Fear of YHWH indwelling our neshama (spirit) directing and guiding us to make choices that are pleasing to YHWH and His Mashiyach and will bless and prosper us.  Notice that Shaul also continues with an exhortation for women, and we all know that the women weild incredible powers to make or break their husbands, either a wife will uphold her husband's righteous character development or try to overpower and work him according to what is right in her own eyes.

Here we see extrusions from the SEVEN basic qualifications that are practical, demonstrable, measurable and realistic goal oriented principles.

Blameless

Blameless of course does not mean we have not made mistakes along the way, but that we have been open to correction and repented of our trespasses unto YHWH and others.  Being blameless indicates the work of the Ruach HaKodesh in us that brings fruits of the spirit that ministers to our own souls and to others around us.  There is a huge misconception by the Western world regarding clean and unclean, and perfection and being blameless.  Unfortunately the West sees perfection ideologically in a way that puts perfection into the category of the unachievable, unreachable realm.  NO, this is false thinking because perfection or being blameless is a process, a journey, a walk or a development within the cultivation of our inner being.  It is a foolish thing to dwell on past failure or imaginable false ceilings and limitations that we put upon ourselves, in reality it is the adversary (haSatan) who tells us that we are to be blamed, that is the spirit of "the accuser of the brethren" that would focus on blame and fault finding.  Mashiyach in us is blameless, this is also how we call ourselves Torah observant, yes we can observe Torah, yes we can "keep the Law", yes we can be perfected.  Our journey in this life is within becoming like Mashiyach, being transformed into the Image of Elohim.  The joy and beauty of Mashiyach compels us to take on the challenges we face and overcome the pitfalls that lie in our path but even when we stumble it is not that we are to be "blamed" we are on a journey and every journey has it's waterfalls, sunrises and beauty but also tough decisions, crossroads, speed-bumps and potholes.  When we look to YHWH and His Mashiyach we see that in Him we are blameless because we repent of our transgression, we make restitution to Him and to others we've hurt along the way and we are forgiven and empowered by the Grace and Mercy of our Creator.  Think about it.  YHWH created us for His good pleasure.  He creates what gives Him delight, He created you and I, therefore our response must be to increase His delight within us and this is the beauty of being blameless before YHWH.

Husband of one wife

Men who take the responsibility of leadership must not have a legacy of divorce and remarriage.  From a young age you knew whether you would offer your life to Mashiyach and you chose a partner and wife that would uphold your service to Mashiyach.  If a man has been married, divorced and remarried outside of the authority of a Beit Din he is disqualified to sit on a Beit Din and make judgments over the lives of others, he has not preferred his service to YHWH over his own desires.  However, a righteous divorce exonerates the innocent party and allows for remarriage.  The matter of cause for divorce must be judged by a Beit Din to be recognized as a legitimate divorce.  Divorce and remarriage authorized by a pagan state without righteous Torah based witnesses disqualifies a man from sitting on the Beit Din.  If men who have been divorced and remarried sit on a Beit Din, the likelihood and danger is that they will transfer their own values regarding divorce and remarriage to others, and the values of the entire community goes down.  The Covenant of Marriage between a husband and wife is unto YHWH, those who have covenanted unto YHWH and entered into marriage do so for life.  If a man contributed to the failure of his marriage, he also contributed to his wife committing adultery if she remarried, he cannot sit on a Beit Din.

Not accused of riot or unruly

Men who are accused for excess or lack of self control must never sit on a Beit Din.  Although pagan society may award men for this conduct, it is most unbefitting for men who walk in Mashiyach.  To even be accused of such activity is a detriment to a person's reputation since it is extremely malicious and contrary to the One true Faith.  Accusations from the enemies of Yeshua and Torah certainly come against the household of Faith, but accusations of riotous living and unruly character must never be.

Having children that believe

YHWH raises up righteous offspring through righteous marriages.  "Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it." Proverbs 22:6  Today many religious leaders neglect training up of their children, some leaders offer rituals in their homes, prayers, bible readings etc, but do not take time to pray for and with their children and counsel them as belonging unto YHWH because they are too busy "ministering" to others.  This of course is paganism, children are given by YHWH to be raised in Torah and counseled in the Ways of Mashiyach by their fathers and mothers.  The fruits of a righteous or unrighteous man will be seen in his children, if he has not preferred his own children the man is a pagan, selfish and carnally minded who seeks the praise of men, not the praise of YHWH.

Not self-willed

Not a one-man-show who refuses to be accountable to others.  We can easily be influenced by pagan society, it is easy to hold oneself to be the "measure of all things" over the congregation and want respect and honor from others, just because we hold the position of Pastor or Rabbi.  The self willed man seeks veto power so he avoids accountability for his actions, he refuses to be "proven" or acknowledged among his peers but takes leadership by self-entitlement.  The self-willed nature within leaders epitomizes false Christo-Pagan religious values.  Truth in this area cannot be reduced to a theology or "productivity", just because a person is driven, productive, busy-busy, or has a huge vision doesn't make them a servant of YHWH.  The opposite of the self-willed man is to work toward collective team efforts, raise up leaders, rather than seek larger followings for oneself.  One-man-shows are evil and not of the Malchut Elohim.  Avraham, Moshe, David and all the righteous men of YHWH who have gone before us show us this very Set Apart principle of the Malchut Elohim (kingdom).  Avraham raised up 318 men, Moshe raised up 70 elders, David's men were empowered and strengthened by his deep love and devotion to them and so we see a deep and beautiful connection between a righteous leader and the men he surrounds himself with.

Not soon angry

Temperance indicates that one is under YHWH's authority and judgment so he is not quick to remedy matters on his own terms.  He yields to the Ruach HaKodesh and awaits the discernment of the Ruach HaKodesh.  "Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath: For the wrath of man works not the righteousness of Elohim."  James 1:19-20  An individual who habitually raises their voices and talks over others to get their way indicates he or she has not the wherewithal to properly communicate and lead.  A leader is called to lead by example, which means to set the character and values of the meetings and discussions in a manner pleasing unto Mashiyach.  A carnal leader will be dreaded by his followers, his followers expect a brow-beating when there are differences of opinion and often rather than reciprocity and equality many people know that they will face an angry man when they say or do something that they know isn't within the pale of their leaders hashkafot (philosophies).

Not a brawler

We see a distinction made between brawler and striker so we conclude a brawler is one who has a habit of trying to resolve matters with his brawn not his brain.  A brawler of course need not be a physical brawl, but one who also has a propensity to fight, contest and prove his one-up-man-ship.  In a marriage a couple can choose to bless, honor and respect YHWH on behalf of each other, or they can strive with each other and pull against each other.  A brawler seeks religious debate to show himself right and others wrong, he likes to argue to show himself right to appear to be bona fide and authentic as a leader.  A righteous man is not concerned about having pure theology as the wind driven snow, but rather his actions reflect Mashiyach within his own life and family and community.  Consider this, if a man were not a great intellect per se, but he exemplified the SEVEN qualities through service to himself and others.  The QUALITIES within a leader are far more precious that what he knows because the qualities will sustain your relationship with him in truth, what he and you know about "theology" will change and evolve over time, however many leaders are "theological brawlers" and they raise up congregations of brawlers rather than peacemakers.

Not a striker

To resolve a conflict by striking another person is an obvious indication a man has no wherewithal to minister and resolve conflict, instead they apply brute force, threats and fear.  A striker is one who puts himself in positions of compromise, then he attempts to resolve issues unilaterally by physical force.  Resolution is made according to Matthew 18 where both parties to a conflict are judged, a striker shows himself refusing righteous judgment.  "Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath: For the wrath of man works not the righteousness of Elohim" (James 1:19-20).  If a man must use physical force to restrain another soul this is an entirely different matter, if someone is harming himself, his family or another person then he is required to make a defense but in so doing it would be an extremely hard situation if he had to revert to striking another human being.  There is a distinction between being a striker versus putting up resistance or defense against a person who is acting out evil.

Not greedy of filthy lucre

Our lifestyles and use of our time is a clear indication of how greedy we are for material gain.  Torah study and serving YHWH and our community is our priority, rather than making material monuments to ourselves with which to impress carnally minded souls.  Displays of wealth and material riches is indicative of they who highly esteem "filthy lucre".  Many Pastors and Rabbis take leadership positions solely because of the steady and guaranteed income and whilst gaining honor, on the one hand, while not necessarily "greedy" for materialism some devote themselves to religious organizations for financial support while knowingly teach against and compromise truth, otherwise they will lose their cash flow (pension).  Whether these are greedy for money or not, they compromise for "filthy lucre." 

Given to hospitality

The standard of hospitality that Yeshua established is a far superior standard than the worlds.  Within the hospitality that we as leaders extend towards others is to address, bless and assist the basic needs in others that they cannot see within their own souls.  True hospitality is to have our hearts bound together in love as one heart.  When we see a brother struggling with his leadership qualifications, his walk or his finances or his stewardship in anything we welcome our brother into our hearts and lift him up, this is hospitality and ministry.  The pagan leadership style sees weaknesses in another man and exploits him, uses a weakness to keep him as an underling and plays manipulative games with other men so they cannot challenge his position as "head pastor" or "head Rabbi".  A man who is given to hospitality welcomes others into his home and his life for the purpose of supporting them and lifting them up with both shoulders underneath them.  A very great joy and beauty that is experienced with a man who is given to hospitality is to see that he has shared in contributing to the success of another soul.  It has been said that "imitation is the sincerest form of a compliment" because oftentimes a person does not realize they are imitating another person.  A man given to hospitality brings the souls of others into his own soul, not to imitate himself but to imitate Mashiyach who is within him, therefore a true servant of YHWH does not puff himself up rather he glorifies and thanks YHWH for being of service to his brethren.

Our Mashiyach Yeshua said, "Give to every man that asks of you; and of him that takes away your goods ask them not again.  And as you would that men should do to you, do also unto them. For if you love them which love you, what grace have you? for sinners also love those that love them.  And if you do good to them which do good to you, what grace have you? for sinners also do even the same.  And if you lend to them of whom you hope to receive, what grace have you? for sinners also lend to sinners , to receive as much again.  But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing again; and your reward shall be great, and you shall be the children of the Highest: for he is kind unto the unthankful and to the evil.  Be you therefore merciful, as your Father also is merciful."  Luke 6:30-36  Yeshua teaches, "But a certain Samaritan, as he journeyed, came where he was: and when he saw him, he had compassion on him,   And went to him, and bound up his wounds, pouring in oil and wine, and set him on his own beast, and brought him to an inn, and took care of him.  And on the morrow when he departed, he took out two pence, and gave them to the host, and said unto him, Take care of him; and whatsoever you spend more, when I come again, I will repay you" (Luke 10:33-35).

Lover of Good

"He has shown thee, O man, what is good; and what YHWH requires of you, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy Elohim."  Micah 6:8

Sober minded

Regardless of what the world does, a leader of YHWH cannot and will never live a common mundane existence.  YHWH's chosen always prefer the Name of YHWH and his own good name and reputation, as a result a righteous man will deny himself the worldly pleasures in favor of being sober-minded.  When all others about us might do things against YHWH, go to carnal movies, listen to the worldly music and gossip, a sober-minded man makes an exception.  A sober-minded man knows his reward is not from men, or by the praise of men but from YHWH.  A sober-minded man sees further down the road and is not troubled by the instant gratification that distracts others, his mind and imaginations are controlled by his spirit, he speaks to his heart and tells his heart what to think.

Tsadiq (Just or Righteous)

To be "just" means to be set-apart and Righteous.  The goal of Mashiyach is to establish a Kedoshim (Holy People), all "leaders" are ultimately responsible to YHWH for nurturing and developing the Mishpocha (family) into a "Kedoshim".  Justice comes from YHWH, it is imperative that we as leaders walk in Torah each and every day, that we wear tzit tzit to remind themselves of who we are in Yeshua and observe Torah, delight in Shabbat, observe all the Moedim and Kadosh Scriptures, rather than "fitting in" with the status quo.  "And that from a child you have known the Kadosh Scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Mashiyach Yeshua.  All Scripture is given by inspiration of Elohim, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:  That the man of Elohim may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works"  (2 Timothy 3:15-17)  A righteous man sees that he is being borne up by YHWH and His Mashiyach, he is higher than his own ability and strength and intellect could possibly afford him.  Mashiyach is the wind underneath his wings and he knows that if he wanders away from the beauty of Torah and Righteousness that the "updraft" will leave and he will set on a low place in a very big hurry.  Righteousness is pure beauty.  Righteousness is the wonderful simcha (joy) of desiring Torah.  A righteous man does not seek a future reward, he has his reward each day he lives as he overcomes the weak and beggerly and carnal flesh that wants to swallow him up.  A righteous man eats the fruit or righteousness that sustains his joy, peace and contentment and give him wonderful purpose for his life.  A righteous man sanctifies the Name of YHWH as his reward.

Kadosh (Set Apart)

The calling for all souls who walk in Yeshua and observe Torah is to be a Kedoshim (Set Apart -holy- People) unto YHWH, therefore it is very unbefitting for a leader not to be renown for this essential ingredient of Faith.  "For I am YHWH that brings you up out of the land of Egypt, to be your Elohim: you shall therefore be Kadosh (Set-Apart holy), for I am Kadosh"  (Vayikra/Leviticus 11:45).  If we can forget all the religious posturing and cliché's that surround the word "holy" and simply focus on the practical elements of being a Set Apart people then we can experience rather than contemplate being Set Apart.  The more the carnal world turns us into a pariah the more we celebrate YHWH and His Mashiyach who bears us up.  We cannot share our joys and beauty with those who are making war against Mashiyach, they cannot understand our weirdness, our religion and the lifestyles we have chosen to honor YHWH who has given us life.  YHWH has Set us Apart unto Himself and unto each other in the Household of Faith.  When we celebrate YHWH's Shabbat we do so not of habit or religious need but of reciprocal joy in YHWH who gave us Shabbat.  Our Father YHWH has put a portion of Himself inside of each one of us and that portion comes alive in Joy and Peace and Contentment and Purpose when we as His children say YES ABBA!!!  Hineni (here I am) your servant, your son, I am Yours, how can I serve You this day and every day.  You have set me apart unto Yourself and set me apart from my own carnal sinful nature so that I can be a doer of Torah and not a hearer only.

Self Controlled

Disciplined thoughts, words and physical body.  Lack of self control is being out of control and given to excess in things that do not profit our spiritual man.  Lack of self control is seen by requiring daily or weekly entertainment or amusement, talking over others and gluttony (obesity) a clear indication of lack of self control.  Self controlled indicatives a discernment of the Ruach, taking time to hear from YHWH and overcome carnal desires against the instant gratification for the flesh.  Self control often means to bear the infamy of truth where others can, we cannot.  A self controlled man is Set-Apart and will likely be accused for having self control by those who do not value their own souls.  Self control comes about by passing the tests each day and walking away from the little voice inside that wants us to indulge our carnal flesh in those things that are passing away.

Holding to the Faithful Word

We establish the Word of YHWH as our Authority for our lives and our decisions.  The Faithful Word routinely exposes religious traditions that are not according to Truth.  Being centered on YHWH's Word helps our souls avoid the futile things of the pagans and not be bothered by the conspiracies against YHWH and His Mashiyach.  The Faithful Word empowers us, the Word is not letters and words on a Torah scroll or in our Bibles, but the Mashiyach connection between Heaven and Earth.  The Faithful Word is Truth which is Power and we hold to the Word not by intellectual observation but by physical and real conduct that pleases "The Word".  The Word lives in Mashiyach.  The Word is Spirit.  The Word is the Divine connection that we welcome into our neshama (spirit) and we demonstrate that we hold to the Faithful Word by our obedience to YHWH's Word.

Be able to exhort in the sound doctrine

It follows that as we hold to the Faithful Word that we will be well equipped to exhort others with sound doctrine.  The resources needed to exhort others comes through being discipled in the Ruach haKodesh which comes through observance and experience in Torah.  Rav Shaul exhorted; "For as the sufferings of the Mashiyach multiply in us, so also our consolation multiplies by the Mashiyach" (2 Cor. 1:5).  Shaul's exhortations came about by his sufferings through recognizing and overcoming his failures and becoming a servant of Mashiyach, the "sound doctrine" is not an intellectual theological doctrine of the brain but a full and wholesome completed whole person.  Exhortation is not by religious debate, but wisdom and discernment applied towards an organic lifestyle that is being cultivated within Torah.  Sound doctrine is not a pure "statement of Faith", this is the failing of the Western world's Greek perspective of Paul's teachings.  Sound doctrine is the Nature of Mashiyach within us, the SEVEN qualities of a righteous man that are working in harmony within us, and knowing these qualities intimately and being able to help graft these into the souls of others.  The beauty of the sufferings of the Mashiyach is to participate in "sound doctrine" which is a truth of being not a truth of knowing.  No one really cares about how much you think you know about Mashiyach, but how much ministry you have in Mashiyach.  Are we able to transmit Mashiyach in us to others around us, or, do we engage religious ideas and cliché's about Mashiyach at the same level of false religions that we claim to be Set Apart from.  The truth be told there are very few leaders from Christian backgrounds are able to exhort in the sound doctrine because most see their "statement of faith", intellectual belief system as the measure of their walk in Mashiyach.  Many leaders think they are discharging their responsibility to Mashiyach by holding meetings once or twice a week however the exhortation of sound doctrine goes far beyond this presumption.  Sound doctrine is a foundation and framework of life for example let's consider Shabbat.  For many leaders Shabbat is a theology and they either observe Shabbat or go to church on Sunday, however Shabbat is a connection not a do or don't theological esoteric doctrine of belief.  The Greek mind knows about Shabbat (they think) but the Hebrew mind welcomes Shabbat as an encounter with Mashiyach, a door and place of connection and time of becoming and participating with Mashiyach, entering in and discovering Shabbat.

Convict the gainsayers

Gainsayers are they who speak against the Truth and against the values and qualities which YHWH's people ascribe to, they oppose the leaders teachings to put themselves as the authority in the group, they are not working with but against the leader and the congregation.  The gainsayers try to refute the truth or make the teachings of others to be less refined than their own teaching, and they lower righteous standards so as to be accepted and popular among others in the congregation.  No one, not even Yeshua, was able to convict all the gainsayers, those who have ears to hear and eyes to see must be given the truth in a way that convicts them to stop living a lie.  "But sanctify YHWH Elohim in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asks you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear.  Having a good conscience; that, whereas they speak evil of you, as of evildoers, they may be ashamed that falsely accuse your good conversation in Mashiyach.  For it is better, if the will of Elohim be so, that you suffer for well doing, than for evil doing" (1 Peter 3:15-17).  The gainsayers devalue the community by bringing unclean talk and impurity into the community for their own gain, they make themselves stand out and be important without making a contribution to the Joy and Peace of the souls of others.  The gainsayers pit themselves against the leadership and others and create factions and divisions from which to exploit their own selfish desires.  Every community has gainsayers who tag along to get blessings for themselves but not make contributions in righteousness to others, the gainsayers are leeches, they are needy, they are rarely thankful, rarely satisfied, rarely content but they are seeking gain for themselves and can never have enough, they are poor stewards because they don't value what they already have but what they want to get in the future.  The serve a religious spirit of being right in their own eyes and can't see the needs of others in the community because fellowship is a big game they play, they posture themselves for personal gain and notoriety and are willing to destroy the peace of others to satisfy their own selfish needs.  Convict them.  Stand against them.  Bring charges against them.  Expose them.  Reform them if you can and if you can't... kick them out.

Men who gamble in casinos or purchase lottery tickets are not qualified to sit on the Beit Din unless they immediately refrain from such activity and confess involvement in it. 

Men who obtain ill gotten gain or make income by oppressing others do not qualify to sit on a Beit Din, unless the immediately make restitution and turn from it.

Men who are in violation of any of Yeshua's Commandments cannot sit on a Beit Din unless they make Teshuva (turn from it) and demonstrate a contrite heart and lifestyle over a healthy duration of time.

The attitude of each one on a Beit Din must be as a servant of YHWH, being helpful, loving, considerate and supportive of each soul in the Body of Mashiyach.  Each man must be willing to fast and pray as he inquires of YHWH's Counsel and Judgment.  Each man must accept the decision of the majority or accept the casting of lots in the Name of YHWH when necessary.  Each man must be transparent to the Beit Din in all personal matters, keep his vows, be of good reputation or he must step down voluntarily or be removed by the Beit Din.  Each man must consider it a joyful honor to participate in a Beit Din and know that the Judgment belongs to YHWH not the individuals who sit on the Beit Din.  Each decision is given through Righteousness, Faith and Mercy of Yeshua Mashiyach's halakha as revealed and directed by the Ruach HaKodesh.