1Ti 3:8 | MHM | STEP | Qualifications of Deacons This section describes the qualities required for deacons, who were responsible for managing the practical and financial needs of the church. Their role included caring for the poor and supporting the ministers, allowing the ministers to focus on preaching and prayer (Acts 6:1-7 ). Because deacons were entrusted with significant responsibilities, they needed to have strong moral character, a good reputation, and a firm faith. v. 8 : Paul says, Likewise must the deacons be grave, not double-tongued, not given to much wine, not greedy of filthy lucre (1 Timothy 3:8 ). Deacons must be serious and respectable, not hypocritical or dishonest. They should avoid drinking too much wine or being motivated by greed, as their work involves handling money and serving the church.

‏ 1 Timothy 3:8

Qualifications of Deacons

This section describes the qualities required for deacons, who were responsible for managing the practical and financial needs of the church. Their role included caring for the poor and supporting the ministers, allowing the ministers to focus on preaching and prayer (Acts 6:1-7 ^a). Because deacons were entrusted with significant responsibilities, they needed to have strong moral character, a good reputation, and a firm faith.

v. 8: Paul says, Likewise must the deacons be grave, not double-tongued, not given to much wine, not greedy of filthy lucre (1 Timothy 3:8 ^b). Deacons must be serious and respectable, not hypocritical or dishonest. They should avoid drinking too much wine or being motivated by greed, as their work involves handling money and serving the church.