3. He must not drink excessively or be a violent person, but he must be gentle. He must not be quarrelsome or love money.
4. He must manage his own family well. His children should respectfully obey him.
5. (If a man doesn’t know how to manage his own family, how can he take care of God’s church?)
6. He must not be a new Christian, or he might become arrogant like the devil and be condemned.
7. People who are not Christians must speak well of him, or he might become the victim of disgraceful insults that the devil sets as traps for him.
8. Deacons must also be of good character. They must not be two-faced or addicted to alcohol. They must not use shameful ways to make money.
9. They must have clear consciences about possessing the mystery of the Christian faith.
10. First, a person must be evaluated. Then, if he has a good reputation, he may become a deacon.
11. Their wives must also be of good character. They must not be gossips, but they must control their tempers and be trustworthy in every way.
12. A deacon must have only one wife. Deacons must manage their children and their families well.