1 Timothy 3:6
“Not a novice, lest being lifted up with pride he fall into the condemnation of the devil.”
One that ruleth well his own house, having his children in subjection with all gravity;
(For if a man know not how to rule his own house, how shall he take care of the church of God?)
Not a novice, lest being lifted up with pride he fall into the condemnation of the devil.
Moreover he must have a good report of them which are without; lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.
Likewise must the deacons be grave, not doubletongued, not given to much wine, not greedy of filthy lucre;
Related Verses
“Moreover he must have a good report of them which are without; lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.”
“He is proud, knowing nothing, but doting about questions and strifes of words, whereof cometh envy, strife, railings, evil surmisings,”
“And let these also first be proved; then let them use the office of a deacon, being found blameless.”
“This is a true saying, If a man desire the office of a bishop, he desireth a good work.”
“Holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience.”