1st Timothy 3: 8 - 13
Teaching
- What is a Deacon?
- What is the difference between Deacons and Elders?
- Good Repute (v. 8)
- Not Double-Tongued (Speech)
- Not addicted to much wine (Self-Control)
- Not greedy for dishonest gain (Stewardship)
- Spiritual (v. 9)
- What is the Mystery of the faith?
- Holding
- Clear conscience
- Wisdom (v. 10)
- Test of time
- Blameless
- Good Leader (v. 12)
- Husband of one wife
- Managing their children well
- Managing his whole household well
- Do Deacons need to be married?
- Good Reasons (v. 13)
- Good Standing
- Great Confidence
Reproof
- Deacons in Korean Churches
Correction
- Cleansing your conscience
Training in Righteousness
1. Keep short accounts with God
2. How am I doing in the 4 areas?
3. Who is qualified to be a deacon in our church?
4. Pray for the process
Feb. 16, 2020