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 greedy of filthy lucre: He is not to pursue dishonest gain. (See notes on verse 3). A deacon, in the homes of Christians, is to be careful not to take advantage of people: especially widows. If a man had a greed for gain, he might be tempted to steal from or cheat the people he serves.