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NASB | 1 Timothy 3:10 These men must also first be tested; then let them serve as deacons if they are beyond reproach. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Timothy 3:10 These men must first be tested; then if they are found to be blameless and beyond reproach [in their Christian lives], let them serve as deacons. |
Bible Question:
What if you have Deacons that is not approval to 1 Tim3:1-8. Is this a weakness in the church. The question is do we overlook and never question things. Juct ask God to deal with the matter? Never check on the Building or looking after what is the right thing to do. come on Sunday and they get up and lead the services and have no spirit. Help me. |
Bible Answer: Greetings Grace7044! Do others share the same feelings that you do in your church, or is this just something that you are dealing with? The qualifications for Elders/Overseers and Deacons are outlined for us in 1 Tim. 3 and Titus 1. Perhaps if a single deacon or elder were to transgress one of these qualifications or the qualifications laid down by your congregation, then that would be a matter worthy of being concerned with and bringing to your pastor's attention. But beyond that, if there is not something "concrete" that you can specify (that would suggest that an overseer was not quite upto their job), then there is little that we can do but to pray for them, and pray also for ourselves, that we do not become too judgmental, since not everyone worships God in the exact same zeal or degree of passion. We must be thankful that those who are assigned to such positions at least have the willingness and integrity to carry those positions out. If you continue to not be at peace with this issue, then I suggest that you speak with your pastor. Blessings to you, Nolan |
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