And let these also first be
proved; then let them use the office of a deacon, being found blameless.
A deacon is
supposed to be tested, or proven blameless. He must have a record of
faithfulness, not just fancy credentials or a passion to help people. I know
this goes against a lot of what we hear today, but God’s Word never says that
passion alone is enough of a basis for ministerial leadership. No,
faithfulness, calling, and anointing by God is the basis of ministry. But if
one blows off that calling, like Esau sold his birthright, the chance can
be forever lost to redeem it and walk the path that God intended for you. O
that we would seek the Lord and walk according to His ways as His people!
11 Even so must their wives be
grave, not slanderers, sober, faithful in all things.
A
deacon’s wife, must be grave (sober, level-headed), not slanderous (stating untruths
about others to destroy their name and reputation), and faithful in what? In
all things. The deacon’s wife must also have a record of being faithful in her
lifestyle and devotion to the Lord.
1 Tim 3:10-11 (KJV)
