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;
not doubletongued: That is, he must be sincere! He does not have "divided words," or as we often say, "does not speak out of both sides of his mouth." Consistency in speech is of great importance; and since the deacon would go visiting from house to house, it would be hurtful to the church for him to have a double-tongue saying one thing at one house and something different at another house. Such talk would soon erode his Christian influence and inflict damage upon the church. A deacon who speaks the truth and keeps his promise is the kind of servant God needs.