The Administration of God's Household
“Defining the Deacon”
1 Timothy 3:8-13
Introduction: Luke 22:24-27; James 2:15-17; Mark 10:45
I. Godly Examples of Servants
Nehemiah 9:8; 1 Samuel 16:7; 1 Chronicles 28:9; Matthew 22:37-38; Romans 1:9-10
1 Timothy 3:8-13, “Deacons likewise must be men of dignity, not double-tongued, or addicted to much wine or fond of sordid gain, [9] but holding to the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience. [10] These men must also first be tested; then let them serve as deacons if they are beyond reproach. [11] Women must likewise be dignified, not malicious gossips, but temperate, faithful in all things. [12] Deacons must be husbands of only one wife, and good managers of their children and their own households. [13] For those who have served well as deacons obtain for themselves a high standing and great confidence in the faith that is in Christ Jesus.”
II. Godly Expectations of Servants
A. The Personal Character of the Deacon vs. 8, 11
B. The Spiritual Life of the Deacon v. 9-10
C. The Moral Purity of the Deacon vs. 10
D. The Home Life of the Deacon v. 12
Conclusion: v. 13, “For those who have served well as deacons obtain for themselves a high standing and great confidence in the faith that is in Christ Jesus.”
James 4:10; Matthew 25:21
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“Defining the Deacon”
1 Timothy 3:8-13
Introduction: Luke 22:24-27; James 2:15-17; Mark 10:45
I. Godly Examples of Servants
Nehemiah 9:8; 1 Samuel 16:7; 1 Chronicles 28:9; Matthew 22:37-38; Romans 1:9-10
1 Timothy 3:8-13, “Deacons likewise must be men of dignity, not double-tongued, or addicted to much wine or fond of sordid gain, [9] but holding to the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience. [10] These men must also first be tested; then let them serve as deacons if they are beyond reproach. [11] Women must likewise be dignified, not malicious gossips, but temperate, faithful in all things. [12] Deacons must be husbands of only one wife, and good managers of their children and their own households. [13] For those who have served well as deacons obtain for themselves a high standing and great confidence in the faith that is in Christ Jesus.”
II. Godly Expectations of Servants
A. The Personal Character of the Deacon vs. 8, 11
B. The Spiritual Life of the Deacon v. 9-10
C. The Moral Purity of the Deacon vs. 10
D. The Home Life of the Deacon v. 12
Conclusion: v. 13, “For those who have served well as deacons obtain for themselves a high standing and great confidence in the faith that is in Christ Jesus.”
James 4:10; Matthew 25:21
LISTEN TO AUDIO TEXT HERE
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