130915 PM When the Bible Talks About Deacons…(2)
| When the Bible Talks About Deacons … (2) *** “Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by command of God our Savior and of Christ Jesus our hope … ” (1: 1) • “Deacons likewise must be” (3:8): • Dignified • Not double-tongued • Not addicted to much wine • Not greedy for dishonest gain • “They must hold the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience.” (3:9) • “Let them be tested first; then let them serve as deacons if they prove themselves blameless.” (3:10). • “Let deacons each be the husband of one wife.” (3:12a). • “Managing their children and their own households well.” (3:12b) • “For those who serve well as deacons gain a good standing for themselves and also great confidence inthe faith that is in Christ Jesus.” (3:13) • “Their wives likewise must be” (3:11): • Dignified • Not slanderers • Sober-minded • Faithful in all things |