This text provides churches with the criteria for choosing deacons. These qualifications reflect an individual’s character over their capability.

Outline

I.     An Office of Intergrity (v. 8a)

II.    An Office of Self-Control (v.8b)

III.   An Office of Maturity (vv. 9-10)

IV. An Office Including Godly Women (v.11)

A. Women of Integrity

B. Women of Godly Speech

C. Women of Sobriety

D. Women of Faithfulness

V. An Office of Domestic Piety (v.12)

A. Love of Spouse

B. Leader of Children

VI. An Office of Great Reward (v.13)