Deacons, likewise, are to be men worthy of respect, sincere, not indulging in much wine, and not pursuing dishonest gain. 9 They must keep hold of the deep truths of the faith with a clear conscience. 10 They must first be tested; and then if there is nothing against them, let them serve as deacons. 11 In the same way, their wives are to be women worthy of respect, not malicious talkers but temperate and trustworthy in everything. 12 A deacon must be the husband of but one wife and must manage his children and his household well. 13 Those who have served well gain an excellent standing and great assurance in their faith in Christ Jesus.  1 Timothy 3:8-13

1. The Deacons’ Personal Character

            A. Respectable 

Deacons, likewise, are to be men worthy of respect, sincere, not indulging in much wine, and not pursuing dishonest gain.  1 Timothy 3:8

            B. Honest

Deacons, likewise, are to be men worthy of respect, sincere, not indulging in much wine, and not pursuing dishonest gain. 1 Timothy 3:8

            C. Self Controlled

Deacons, likewise, are to be men worthy of respect, sincere, not indulging in much wine, and not pursuing dishonest gain.  1 Timothy 3:8

            D. Grounded Biblically

They must keep hold of the deep truths of the faith with a clear conscience. 1 Timothy 3:9

            E. Tested

They must first be tested; and then if there is nothing against them, let them serve as deacons.   1 Timothy 3:10

1. The Deacon’s Wife’s Personal Character

In the same way, their wives are to be women worthy of respect, not malicious talkers but temperate and trustworthy in everything.   1 Timothy 3:11

1. The Deacon’s Positive Home Life

            A. One Woman Man

A deacon must be the husband of but one wife and must manage his children and his household well.   1 Timothy 3:12

            B. Leads and Loves His Children

A deacon must be the husband of but one wife and must manage his children and his household well.   1 Timothy 3:12

1. Growing in Faith, Faithful in Service.

Those who have served well gain an excellent standing and great assurance in their faith in Christ Jesus.    1 Timothy 3:13

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