| Necessary qualifications for a man IN CHRIST to serve the church as a deacon (waiter, servant) include: (1) reverent (respected), (2) not deceitfuil in speech, (3) avoids long time over wine, (4) not eager for sordid (shady) financial gain, (5) holds clearly the message of the Gospel of Christ, (6) has been proven blameless overe time, (7) whose wife is respected (not a false accuser, free from intoxicants, reliable in all things), (8) have one wife, (9) and manages his household well. | 1 Timothy 3:8-13 | 1 Timothy 3:8-13 | service, body of Christ, deacon |
