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1 Timothy 3:8-13 (NIV) In the same way, deacons are to be worthy of respect, sincere, not indulging in much wine, and not pursuing dishonest gain. 9 They must keep hold of the deep truths of the faith with a clear conscience. 10 They must fjrst be tested; and then if there is nothing against them, let them serve as deacons.

1 Timothy 3:8-13 (NIV) 11 In the same way, the women are to be worthy of respect, not malicious talkers but temperate and trustworthy in everything. 12 A deacon must be faithful to his wife and must manage his children and his household well. 13 Those who have served well gain an excellent standing and great assurance in their faith in Christ Jesus.

Deacons: Leading the Church in Service • Defjning Deacon  Table Servant  Service Rendered to Another  One Who Serves  Ofuen Used for Taking Care of Someone’s Physical Needs (Acts 6) Verb Usage: Matuhew 25:44…Feeding the hungry, clothing, befriending the stranger, visitjng those in prison.

Deacons: Leading the Church in Service • Defjning Deacon  Table Servant  Service Rendered to Another  One Who Serves  Ofuen Used for Taking Care of Someone’s Physical Needs (Acts 6) Verb Usage: Romans 15:25…Monetary Relief (Benevolence); 1 Peter 4:14…Spiritual Needs

Deacons: Leading the Church in Service • Defjning Deacon  Table Servant  Service Rendered to Another  One Who Serves  Ofuen Used for Taking Care of Someone’s Physical Needs (Acts 6)  Allowed the Apostles (Elders/Overseers) to devote themselves to prayer and ministry of the word (Acts 6:4)

Deacons: Leading the Church in Service • Qualifjcatjons In the same way, deacons are to be worthy of respect, sincere, not indulging in much wine, and not pursuing dishonest gain. 1 Timothy 3:8 (NIV)  Responsible  Trusted  Not a Drunkard…No Addictjons  Content

Deacons: Leading the Church in Service • Qualifjcatjons They must keep hold of the deep truths of the faith with a clear conscience. 1 Timothy 3:9 (NIV)  Life Refmects a Strong Convictjon

Deacons: Leading the Church in Service • Qualifjcatjons They must fjrst be tested; and then if there is nothing against them, let them serve as deacons. 1 Timothy 3:10 (NIV)  Proven  Presently Consistent in Christjan Walk

Deacons: Leading the Church in Service • Qualifjcatjons In the same way, the women are to be worthy of respect, not malicious talkers but temperate and trustworthy in everything. 1 Timothy 3:11 (NIV)  Women/Wives Women (ASV, NASB, NIV, Amplifjed)   Wives (KJV, ESV, CSB, NLT)

Deacons: Leading the Church in Service • Qualifjcatjons In the same way, the women are to be worthy of respect, not malicious talkers but temperate and trustworthy in everything. 1 Timothy 3:11 (NIV)  Examples of Godliness  Not Gossips  Self Controlled  Trustworthy…no gray areas

Deacons: Leading the Church in Service • Qualifjcatjons A deacon must be faithful to his wife and must manage his children and his household well. 1 Timothy 3:12 (NIV)  Faithful in Marriage  Faithful Father

Deacons: Leading the Church in Service • Rewards Those who have served well gain an excellent standing and great assurance in their faith in Christ Jesus 1 Timothy 3:13 (NIV) Whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, 27 and whoever wants to be fjrst must be your slave— 28 just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” Matuhew 20:26-28 (NIV)