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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.
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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