Ministers of Mercy – Part Three
Last week, we examined five character qualifications which God looks for in these men. Paul lists them for us in 1 Timoothy 3:8-9.
Men of dignity — men who are worthy of honor and respect.
Not double tongued — they are men of their word.
Not addicted to much wine
Not fond of sordid gain — they are not greedy for money.
Holding to the mystery of faith with a clear conscience — their lives are consistent with the teachings of God’s Word.
This morning, there is one more aspect of a deacon’s life that we must consider this morning — it has to do with his wife and his household.
Let’s see what God has to say.