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Qualifications of Deacons Organization of the Church Deacons-Their Qualifications Introduction 1 Tim. 3:8-13 Grave 1 Tim. 3:8 Grave = serious, sober-minded “There is no sin in relaxation, but serious tasks demand serious minds” Dignified, honorable, respectful Not Double-Tongued Telling the story of Christ with the mouth but a different story with the life you live “Saying one thing to a person and giving a different view of it to another? Not Double-Tongued Js. 3:10-11 Not Given To Much Wine ASV has “not given to wine” “A man who is much given to the use of wine ought not, on any consideration, to be a deacon.” Eph. 5:18 Prov. 20:1 Not Greedy Of Filthy Lucre Not covetous Not greedy of base gains – not one who will do anything to make a dollar “He must realize that money is but a tool with which work for God can be done” J. Boyd Not Greedy Of Filthy Lucre 1 Tim. 6:9-10 Holding The Mystery Of The Faith In A Pure Conscience They must have a clear understanding of the Word of God “A deacon must be well-informed, well-studied, and faithful in what he knows.” James Boyd Holding The Mystery Of The Faith In A Pure Conscience First Proved, Then Let Them Serve The deacon must be proved first – qualified – then he can be appointed to serve He must have proven his willingness to work – his abilities – shown his sense of duty – be willing to cooperate Blameless Not sinless, but above reproach He must be a man of good character both in and out of the church Husband Of One Wife Must be scripturally married Eph. 5:22 ff 1 Pet. 3:7 Ruling Their Own Children And Houses Well He must have a family – children He must have the respect of his family He must rule the home as God would have him to rule Conclusion 1 Tim. 3:13 For they that have used the office of a deacon well purchase to themselves a good degree, and great boldness in the faith which is in Christ Jesus. * Deacons * * Deacons * * * * Prov. 25:19 Gal. 2:13 Quote from Barnes