1 Timothy 3:5-9
1 Timothy 3:5
(but if a man does not know how to manage his own household, how will he take care of the church of God?),
1 Timothy 3:6
and not a new convert, so that he will not become conceited and fall into condemnation incurred by the devil.
1 Timothy 3:7
And he must have a good reputation with those outside the church, so that he will not fall into disgrace and the snare of the devil.
1 Timothy 3:8
Deacons likewise must be men of dignity, not insincere, not prone to drink much wine, not greedy for money,
1 Timothy 3:9
but holding to the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience.