1 Timothy 3:8-13 - Qualifications For Deacons

⁸ Deacons likewise must be men of dignity, not double-tongued, not addicted to much wine, and not fond of sordid gain; ⁹ they must hold the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience. ¹⁰ They must also first be tested; and then if they are beyond reproach, let them serve as deacons. ¹¹ The women must likewise be dignified, not malicious gossips, but temperate, faithful in all things. ¹² Deacons must be the husband of one wife, and must manage their children and their households well. ¹³ For those who have served well as deacons gain for themselves a high standing and great confidence in the faith that is in Christ Jesus.