5. (If anyone does not know how to manage his own household, how will he take care of God’s church?)
6. He must not be a new convert, or he might become conceited and fall into the condemnation of the Devil.
7. Furthermore, he must have a good reputation among outsiders, so that he does not fall into disgrace and the Devil’s trap.
8. Deacons, likewise, should be worthy of respect, not hypocritical, not drinking a lot of wine, not greedy for money,