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Text -- 1 Timothy 3:4-16 (NET)
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3:4 He must manage his own household well and keep his children in control without losing his dignity .
3:5 But if someone does not know how to manage his own household , how will he care for the church of God ?
3:6 He must not be a recent convert or he may become arrogant and fall into the punishment that the devil will exact.
3:7 And he must be well thought of by those outside the faith, so that he may not fall into disgrace and be caught by the devil’s trap .
3:8 Deacons likewise must be dignified , not two-faced , not given to excessive drinking , not greedy for gain ,
3:9 holding to the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience .
3:10 And these also must be tested first and then let them serve as deacons if they are found blameless .
3:11 Likewise also their wives must be dignified , not slanderous , temperate , faithful in every respect .
3:12 Deacons must be husbands of one wife and good managers of their children and their own households .
3:13 For those who have served well as deacons gain a good standing for themselves and great boldness in the faith that is in Christ Jesus .
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3:14 I hope to come to you soon , but I am writing these instructions to you
3:15 in case I am delayed , to let you know how people ought to conduct themselves in the household of God , because it is the church of the living God , the support and bulwark of the truth .
3:16 And we all agree , our religion contains amazing revelation : He was revealed in the flesh , vindicated by the Spirit , seen by angels , proclaimed among Gentiles , believed on in the world , taken up in glory .
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Bishop |
Deacon |
Minister |
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Commandments |
CHURCH GOVERNMENT |
DEACON; DEACONESS |
GRAVITY |
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Family |
Mysteries |
DEACONESS |
PASTORAL EPISTLES |
Truth |
FLESH |
Slander |
MYSTERY |
Satan |
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