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;
The word "much" is added here to what is said (verse 3) concerning the elder. I like Barnes’ comment on this word "much." He says, "It is not affirmed that it would be proper for the deacon, any more than the bishop, to indulge in the use of wine in small quantities; but it is affirmed that a man much given to wine, ought not, on any consideration, to be a deacon" (1141). The Bible testimony is consistently against the use of strong drink. It is certainly best for a Christian not to drink wine or strong drink at all. That would be a mark of wisdom.