Must first be proved, not a novice. B. Negative qualities 1. Not double tongued 2. Not given to much wine 3. One might complete the analogy with the elders as the OT priests.
Wisdom likely dictates that it is better to have elders before deacons are appointed.
Note that in Acts 6-7, the apostles did not assume the duties, because they had their own ministry of teaching and preaching. Last updated February 23, 2001.