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Posted on April 25, 2026April 27, 2026

1 Timothy 3:12 – A Deacon’s Standards

A boy at a theme park looks up at the sign that says "You have to be this high to go on this ride." (Grok)

A deacon must be faithful to his wife and must manage his children and his household well. 

Summary: Once more, Paul circles back to his guiding principles for church leadership.   

Does this passage sound familiar? Let’s compare it to what Paul wrote about overseers: 

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