These men must also first be tested; then let them serve as deacons if they are beyond reproach.It's interesting timing; my church is in the middle of a prayer campaign, and this week's prayer focus is for the leadership. Today's specifically is about deacons, and yesterday was elders. So I've been thinking about these positions quite a bit over the last few days.
This verse jumped out at me, because I can't recall it ever getting much attention in the qualification list. I wonder if there was some sort of specific test the deacons were put through, or just that they had been tested by life? Either way, I'm glad that I've kept myself out of consideration, because I know I would not fare well at the moment.
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