1 Timothy 3:6-8

GOD’S WORD Translation

⁶ He must not be a new Christian, or he might become arrogant like the devil and be condemned. ⁷ People who are not Christians must speak well of him, or he might become the victim of disgraceful insults that the devil sets as traps for him.

⁸ Deacons must also be of good character. They must not be two-faced or addicted to alcohol. They must not use shameful ways to make money.