Deacons Are Important Distinct group of men Phil. 1:1 Serve the congregation 1 Tim. 3:8, 12 Work, example of selection Acts 6:1-6 Tested 1 Tim. 3:10
Qualifications: Moral, Spiritual Integrity 1 Tim. 3:8-10 Dignity Not double-tongued Not addicted to much wine Not fond of sordid gain Holding the mystery of faith with a clear conscience Beyond reproach
Qualifications: Wives, Households 1 Tim. 3:11-12 Lawfully married Wives dignified not malicious gossips temperate faithful in all things Households children, good managers house
Deacons’ Reward High standing, confidence in faith 1 Tim. 3:13