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Qualifications
(1 Timothy 3:8-13)
| (1 Timothy 3:8-13) | Deacon/Deaconess ought to |
|---|---|
| Be 1 | -Grave (honest) -Be proved (tested to see if they are capable of doing the work -Full of the Holy Spirit (spiritually minded, prayerful and concern for lost souls) |
| Be 2 | -Men (Women) of Wisdom (possess an understanding of the Scriptures) -Men (Women) of Faith (faith in God and in His Kingdom assignment -Of good reputation, good report (witness must be good at all times) |
| Have | -Have a Pure Conscience (how they live the Christian life) -Have family life in order (manage their own household well)) |
| Not be | Not Doubled Tongued (say one thing, do another) c. Not a drunkard (indulgence) d. Not Greedy of Filthy Lucre (hold a right relationship with money) |