1 Timothy 3:8

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Likewise must the deacons be grave, not doubletongued, not given to much wine, not greedy of filthy lucre;

Therefore, brethren, pick out from among you seven men of good reputation, full of the Spirit and of wisdom, whom we may appoint to this duty.

Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus, to all the saints in Christ Jesus who are at Philippi, with the overseers and deacons:

He must manage his own household well, keeping his children under control with all dignity

"Their throat is an open grave; they use their tongues to practice deceit." "The poison of asps is under their lips."

From the same mouth come blessing and cursing. My brethren, this ought not to be so.

not given to drunkenness, not violent but gentle, not quarrelsome, not a lover of money.