Christian Deacons
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CHARACTERISTICS OF DEACONS—vv.
CHARACTERISTICS OF DEACONS—vv.
If you Desire to be a Christian worker, you have a good desire, if you stay humble. tells us: “This is a trustworthy saying: “If someone aspires to be a church leader, he desires an honorable position.”
If you Desire to be a Christian worker, you have a good desire, if you stay humble. tells us: “This is a trustworthy saying: “If someone aspires to be a church leader, he desires an honorable position.”
1This is a trustworthy saying: “If someone aspires to be a church leader, he desires an honorable position.”
I have mentioned Character many times, What about the Character of Deacons? They must show Perfection, Purity, Be Prayerful, Have “good behavior, must have great hospitality and be able to teach and preach at times. Verse 2 tells us:
I have mentioned Character many times, What about the Character of Deacons? They must show Perfection, Purity, Be Prayerful, Have “good behavior, must have great hospitality and be able to teach and preach at times. Verse 2 tells us:
a. Perfection—“Be blameless”—
a. Perfection—“Be blameless”—
b. Purity—“Husband of one wife.”—
b. Purity—“Husband of one wife.”—
c. Prayerful—“Vigilant, sober.”—
c. Prayerful—“Vigilant, sober.”—
“So a church leader must be a man whose life is above reproach. He must be faithful to his wife. He must exercise self-control, live wisely, and have a good reputation. He must enjoy having guests in his home, and he must be able to teach.”
“So a church leader must be a man whose life is above reproach. He must be faithful to his wife. He must exercise self-control, live wisely, and have a good reputation. He must enjoy having guests in his home, and he must be able to teach.”
d. Plan—“Good behavior.”—
d. Plan—“Good behavior.”—
e. Personal—“Given to hospitality.”—
e. Personal—“Given to hospitality.”—
2So a church leader must be a man whose life is above reproach. He must be faithful to his wife. He must exercise self-control, live wisely, and have a good reputation. He must enjoy having guests in his home, and he must be able to teach.
“He must not be a heavy drinker or be violent. He must be gentle, not quarrelsome, and not love money.”
“He must not be a heavy drinker or be violent. He must be gentle, not quarrelsome, and not love money.”
f. Preaching—“Apt to teach.”—,
f. Preaching—“Apt to teach.”—,
3He must not be a heavy drinker or be violent. He must be gentle, not quarrelsome, and not love money.
3. Consecreation—v. . (a) Lovable, (b) Lust—free from love of money, (c) Love—not covetous.
3. Consecreation—v. . (a) Lovable, (b) Lust—free from love of money, (c) Love—not covetous.
They must have ethical control over all situations: “He must manage his own family well, having children who respect and obey him. 5 For if a man cannot manage his own household, how can he take care of God’s church?”
They must have ethical control over all situations: “He must manage his own family well, having children who respect and obey him. 5 For if a man cannot manage his own household, how can he take care of God’s church?”
4 He must manage his own family well, having children who respect and obey him. 5 For if a man cannot manage his own household, how can he take care of God’s church?
5For if a man cannot manage his own household, how can he take care of God’s church?
They must have “conviction.” “For if a man cannot manage his own household, how can he take care of God’s church?”
They must have “conviction.” “For if a man cannot manage his own household, how can he take care of God’s church?”
CHARACTER/ETHICS OF DEACONS—vv.
CHARACTER/ETHICS OF DEACONS—vv.
They must be well respected in the community, Faithful without a love for money. Verse 8 tells us: “In the same way, deacons must be well respected and have integrity. They must not be heavy drinkers or dishonest with money.”
They must be well respected in the community, Faithful without a love for money. Verse 8 tells us: “In the same way, deacons must be well respected and have integrity. They must not be heavy drinkers or dishonest with money.”
Sanctification, verse 9 says: “They must be committed to the mystery of the faith now revealed and must live with a clear conscience.”
Sanctification, verse 9 says: “They must be committed to the mystery of the faith now revealed and must live with a clear conscience.”
They must be readers and committed to their Study of God’s Holy Word before being selected. Verse 10 says: 10 “Before they are appointed as deacons, let them be closely examined. If they pass the test, then let them serve as deacons.”
They must be readers and committed to their Study of God’s Holy Word before being selected. Verse 10 says: 10 “Before they are appointed as deacons, let them be closely examined. If they pass the test, then let them serve as deacons.”
10Before they are appointed as deacons, let them be closely examined. If they pass the test, then let them serve as deacons.
The wife of a deacon should have good Christian character. (Remember last weeks sermon?) We read in verse 11, “In the same way, their wives must be respected and must not slander others. They must exercise self-control and be faithful in everything they do.”
The wife of a deacon should have good Christian character. (Remember last weeks sermon?) We read in verse 11, “In the same way, their wives must be respected and must not slander others. They must exercise self-control and be faithful in everything they do.”
They must surrender to life and have a Dedicated homelife to God. A holy home makes a holy church.
They must surrender to life and have a Dedicated homelife to God. A holy home makes a holy church.
“A deacon must be faithful to his wife, and he must manage his children and household well."
“A deacon must be faithful to his wife, and he must manage his children and household well."
12A deacon must be faithful to his wife, and he must manage his children and household well.
One of the Rewards of being a Deacon, 13 “Those who do well as deacons will be rewarded with respect from others and will have increased confidence in their faith in Christ Jesus.”
One of the Rewards of being a Deacon, 13 “Those who do well as deacons will be rewarded with respect from others and will have increased confidence in their faith in Christ Jesus.”
WHEN YOU RECEIVE YOUR CALL TO BE A DEACON.
WHEN YOU RECEIVE YOUR CALL TO BE A DEACON.
Paul is telling Timothy in verse 14: “I am writing these things to you now, even though I hope to be with you soon.”
Paul is telling Timothy in verse 14: “I am writing these things to you now, even though I hope to be with you soon.”
14I am writing these things to you now, even though I hope to be with you soon,
PAUL’S WARNING/GUIDING TO TIMOTHY AND THE CHURCH. Verse’s 15-16 tells us:
PAUL’S WARNING/GUIDING TO TIMOTHY AND THE CHURCH. Verse’s 15-16 tells us:
“15 so that if I am delayed, you will know how people must conduct themselves in the household of God. This is the church of the living God, which is the pillar and foundation of the truth. 16 Without question, this is the great mystery of our faith: Christ was revealed in a human body and vindicated by the Spirit. He was seen by angels and announced to the nations. He was believed in throughout the world and taken to heaven in glory.
“15 so that if I am delayed, you will know how people must conduct themselves in the household of God. This is the church of the living God, which is the pillar and foundation of the truth. 16 Without question, this is the great mystery of our faith: Christ was revealed in a human body and vindicated by the Spirit. He was seen by angels and announced to the nations. He was believed in throughout the world and taken to heaven in glory.
15 so that if I am delayed, you will know how people must conduct themselves in the household of God. This is the church of the living God, which is the pillar and foundation of the truth.
16 Without question, this is the great mystery of our faith: Christ was revealed in a human body and vindicated by the Spirit. He was seen by angels and announced to the nations. He was believed in throughout the world and taken to heaven in glory.
AMEN
AMEN