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;
Deacons, like elders, are to be men who bring credit to the church. Also, like elders, they must maintain the purity of their Christian character, and they must be men who are spiritual and not carnal. The church today needs men with character, gifts, and abilities that will enable them to aid the elders in caring for the needs of the congregation.