1 Timothy 3:8

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Deacons likewise must be dignified, not two-faced, not given to excessive drinking, not greedy for gain,

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  • Phil 1:1 : 1 ¶ Salutation From Paul and Timothy, slaves of Christ Jesus, to all the saints in Christ Jesus who are in Philippi, with the overseers and deacons.
  • Titus 2:3 : 3 Older women likewise are to exhibit behavior fitting for those who are holy, not slandering, not slaves to excessive drinking, but teaching what is good.
  • 1 Tim 3:3 : 3 not a drunkard, not violent, but gentle, not contentious, free from the love of money.
  • 1 Tim 5:23 : 23 (Stop drinking just water, but use a little wine for your digestion and your frequent illnesses.)
  • Ps 12:2 : 2 People lie to one another; they flatter and deceive.
  • Lev 10:9 : 9 “Do not drink wine or strong drink, you and your sons with you, when you enter into the Meeting Tent, so that you do not die, which is a perpetual statute throughout your generations,
  • Acts 6:3-6 : 3 But carefully select from among you, brothers, seven men who are well-attested, full of the Spirit and of wisdom, whom we may put in charge of this necessary task. 4 But we will devote ourselves to prayer and to the ministry of the word.” 5 The proposal pleased the entire group, so they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit, with Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolas, a Gentile convert to Judaism from Antioch. 6 They stood these men before the apostles, who prayed and placed their hands on them.
  • Rom 3:13 : 13 “Their throats are open graves, they deceive with their tongues, the poison of asps is under their lips.”
  • Ps 5:9 : 9 For they do not speak the truth; their stomachs are like the place of destruction, their throats like an open grave, their tongues like a steep slope leading into it.
  • Ps 50:19 : 19 You do damage with words, and use your tongue to deceive.
  • Ps 52:2 : 2 Your tongue carries out your destructive plans; it is as effective as a sharp razor, O deceiver.
  • Ezek 44:21 : 21 No priest may drink wine when he enters the inner court.
  • Titus 1:7 : 7 For the overseer must be blameless as one entrusted with God’s work, not arrogant, not prone to anger, not a drunkard, not violent, not greedy for gain.
  • 1 Tim 3:12 : 12 Deacons must be husbands of one wife and good managers of their children and their own households.
  • Jas 3:10 : 10 From the same mouth come blessing and cursing. These things should not be so, my brothers and sisters.
  • 1 Pet 5:2 : 2 Give a shepherd’s care to God’s flock among you, exercising oversight not merely as a duty but willingly under God’s direction, not for shameful profit but eagerly.

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  • 1 Tim 3:6-7
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    6 He must not be a recent convert or he may become arrogant and fall into the punishment that the devil will exact.

    7 And he must be well thought of by those outside the faith, so that he may not fall into disgrace and be caught by the devil’s trap.

  • 1 Tim 3:9-13
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    9 holding to the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience.

    10 And these also must be tested first and then let them serve as deacons if they are found blameless.

    11 Likewise also their wives must be dignified, not slanderous, temperate, faithful in every respect.

    12 Deacons must be husbands of one wife and good managers of their children and their own households.

    13 For those who have served well as deacons gain a good standing for themselves and great boldness in the faith that is in Christ Jesus.

  • Titus 1:6-9
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    6 An elder must be blameless, the husband of one wife, with faithful children who cannot be charged with dissipation or rebellion.

    7 For the overseer must be blameless as one entrusted with God’s work, not arrogant, not prone to anger, not a drunkard, not violent, not greedy for gain.

    8 Instead he must be hospitable, devoted to what is good, sensible, upright, devout, and self-controlled.

    9 He must hold firmly to the faithful message as it has been taught, so that he will be able to give exhortation in such healthy teaching and correct those who speak against it.

  • 1 Tim 3:1-4
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    1 Qualifications for Overseers and Deacons This saying is trustworthy:“If someone aspires to the office of overseer, he desires a good work.”

    2 The overseer then must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, temperate, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, an able teacher,

    3 not a drunkard, not violent, but gentle, not contentious, free from the love of money.

    4 He must manage his own household well and keep his children in control without losing his dignity.

  • Titus 2:1-10
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    1 Conduct Consistent with Sound Teaching But as for you, communicate the behavior that goes with sound teaching.

    2 Older men are to be temperate, dignified, self-controlled, sound in faith, in love, and in endurance.

    3 Older women likewise are to exhibit behavior fitting for those who are holy, not slandering, not slaves to excessive drinking, but teaching what is good.

    4 In this way they will train the younger women to love their husbands, to love their children,

    5 to be self-controlled, pure, fulfilling their duties at home, kind, being subject to their own husbands, so that the message of God may not be discredited.

    6 Encourage younger men likewise to be self-controlled,

    7 showing yourself to be an example of good works in every way. In your teaching show integrity, dignity,

    8 and a sound message that cannot be criticized, so that any opponent will be at a loss, because he has nothing evil to say about us.

    9 Slaves are to be subject to their own masters in everything, to do what is wanted and not talk back,

    10 not pilfering, but showing all good faith, in order to bring credit to the teaching of God our Savior in everything.

  • Titus 1:11
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    11 who must be silenced because they mislead whole families by teaching for dishonest gain what ought not to be taught.

  • 1 Pet 5:2
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    2 Give a shepherd’s care to God’s flock among you, exercising oversight not merely as a duty but willingly under God’s direction, not for shameful profit but eagerly.

  • 1 Tim 5:16-17
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    16 If a believing woman has widows in her family, let her help them. The church should not be burdened, so that it may help the widows who are truly in need.

    17 Elders who provide effective leadership must be counted worthy of double honor, especially those who work hard in speaking and teaching.

  • 1 Cor 4:2
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    2 Now what is sought in stewards is that one be found faithful.

  • 1 Thess 2:3
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    3 For the appeal we make does not come from error or impurity or with deceit,

  • Titus 3:2
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    2 They must not slander anyone, but be peaceable, gentle, showing complete courtesy to all people.

  • 1 Tim 6:3
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    3 If someone spreads false teachings and does not agree with sound words(that is, those of our Lord Jesus Christ) and with the teaching that accords with godliness,

  • 2 Cor 6:3
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    3 We do not give anyone an occasion for taking an offense in anything, so that no fault may be found with our ministry.

  • 2 Pet 2:3
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    3 And in their greed they will exploit you with deceptive words. Their condemnation pronounced long ago is not sitting idly by; their destruction is not asleep.

  • 2 Cor 8:20-21
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    20 We did this as a precaution so that no one should blame us in regard to this generous gift we are administering.

    21 For we are concerned about what is right not only before the Lord but also before men.

  • Rom 16:18
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    18 For these are the kind who do not serve our Lord Christ, but their own appetites. By their smooth talk and flattery they deceive the minds of the naive.

  • 1 Tim 6:9
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    9 Those who long to be rich, however, stumble into temptation and a trap and many senseless and harmful desires that plunge people into ruin and destruction.

  • 1 Tim 5:22
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    22 Do not lay hands on anyone hastily and so identify with the sins of others. Keep yourself pure.

  • Titus 3:8
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    8 Summary of the Letter This saying is trustworthy, and I want you to insist on such truths, so that those who have placed their faith in God may be intent on engaging in good works. These things are good and beneficial for all people.

  • 1 Tim 5:7
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    7 Reinforce these commands, so that they will be beyond reproach.

  • Prov 23:3
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    3 Do not crave that ruler’s delicacies, for that food is deceptive.

  • 1 Cor 6:10
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    10 thieves, the greedy, drunkards, the verbally abusive, and swindlers will not inherit the kingdom of God.

  • 1 Thess 2:5
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    5 For we never appeared with flattering speech, as you know, nor with a pretext for greed– God is our witness–

  • 1 Tim 6:18
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    18 Tell them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, to be generous givers, sharing with others.

  • Acts 6:3
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    3 But carefully select from among you, brothers, seven men who are well-attested, full of the Spirit and of wisdom, whom we may put in charge of this necessary task.

  • 2 Tim 2:24
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    24 And the Lord’s slave must not engage in heated disputes but be kind toward all, an apt teacher, patient,

  • Eph 5:3
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    3 But among you there must not be either sexual immorality, impurity of any kind, or greed, as these are not fitting for the saints.

  • 1 Tim 6:5
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    5 and constant bickering by people corrupted in their minds and deprived of the truth, who suppose that godliness is a way of making a profit.

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