5. For if a man cannot manage his own household, how can he take care of God’s church?
6. An elder must not be a new believer, because he might become proud, and the devil would cause him to fall.
7. Also, people outside the church must speak well of him so that he will not be disgraced and fall into the devil’s trap.
8. In the same way, deacons must be well respected and have integrity. They must not be heavy drinkers or dishonest with money.