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1 Timothy 3:10 · BSB
3:10 Additionally, they must first be tested. Then, if they are above reproach, let them serve as deacons.
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…deacon in the same way he's referred to the position or office of overseer. So this position in the church is detailed in Paul's letter to Timothy,1 Timothy 3 verses 8 through 13, in which this has a very similar qualification to a pastor, but their focus instead of on preaching and teaching and spiritual leadership is on…
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…ask, that's so critical and necessary to ask. Let me give you, let me just highlight three qualifications to look for. Number one, we're told here,1 Timothy 3, verses 8 to 10, and Acts 6. We see in Acts 6, the apostles say, we will not neglect the ministry of the word. And then, 1 Timothy 3, 8 to 10, a deacon must hold…
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…the number of the disciples multiplied greatly in Jerusalem, and a great many of the priests became obedient to the faith. And then we're moving to1 Timothy, chapter 3, verses 8 to 16. Deacons likewise must be dignified, not double-tongued, not addicted to much wine, not greedy for dishonest gain. They must hold the mystery of…
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…spread. The number of disciples in Jerusalem increased rapidly and a large number of priests became obedient to the faith. And then if we turn to1 Timothy 3, verse 8 to 13. 1 Timothy 3 verse 8. In the same way, deacons are to be worthy of respect, sincere, not indulging in much wine and not pursuing dishonest gain.…
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…doing what they want and enjoying themselves, being movie stars that the whole building falls apart. The whole kingdom falls apart. Isn't that sad?1 Timothy chapter 3, verse 10talks about put no novice in a place of leadership. No novice in the place of leadership. Listen to what it says. And let those be proved. Let them…
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…himself as an elder in 1 Peter chapter 5 these are the three general job descriptions of deacons and they must also possess outstanding character1 Timothy chapter 3 verses 8 through 12is where you can read about that now let me make a case to you for female deacons this is a highly contended issue in a lot of churches we we…
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