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Deacons
#1 · April 25, 2002, 12:41 pm
Posted by: george.davidson1 <george.davidson1@...>
Comments about Deacons can soon become fixed as 'us' and 'them' and we
should realise that we all serve the same Christ. Deacons are servants and
so are Pastors. Both Philip and Steven started as deacons and from their
God used then as evangelists. Deacon is a training office as well as an
office of servant. Before we ordain we should give responsibility to a
potential deacon and let him prove his worth. 22 Do not ordain anyone
hastily, and do not participate in the sins of others; Paul give a
guidelines that if followed would solve a lot of problems. (1 Tim 3:8 NRSV)
Deacons likewise must be serious, not double-tongued, not indulging in much
wine, not greedy for money (1 Tim 3:9 NRSV) they must hold fast to the
mystery of the faith with a clear conscience.(1 Tim 3:10 NRSV) And let them
first be tested; then, if they prove themselves blameless, let them serve as
deacons.
should realise that we all serve the same Christ. Deacons are servants and
so are Pastors. Both Philip and Steven started as deacons and from their
God used then as evangelists. Deacon is a training office as well as an
office of servant. Before we ordain we should give responsibility to a
potential deacon and let him prove his worth. 22 Do not ordain anyone
hastily, and do not participate in the sins of others; Paul give a
guidelines that if followed would solve a lot of problems. (1 Tim 3:8 NRSV)
Deacons likewise must be serious, not double-tongued, not indulging in much
wine, not greedy for money (1 Tim 3:9 NRSV) they must hold fast to the
mystery of the faith with a clear conscience.(1 Tim 3:10 NRSV) And let them
first be tested; then, if they prove themselves blameless, let them serve as
deacons.
A good deacon has great worth in support of the Pastors and many of use
would not be near as affective without their skills and support.
It is a Pastors job to initiate and maintain a good working relationship
with those who are helping him to serve God's people.
Love in Christ, Pastor George