Deacons{The word for "deacons" literally means "servants."}, in the same way, must be reverent, not double-tongued, not addicted to much wine, not greedy for money;
At the end of this chapter, Paul discusses the foundation upon which the church is built (3:14-16). In short, he shows that instructions concerning elders and deacons (as well as other instructions) are essential because of what the church is. He wants the church leaders to know that their leadership skills must first of all be tested in their own homes as they raise up faithful children. Then, and only then, will they know how to take care of "the church of the living God" (verse 15).