DAILY BREAD OF LIFE

(KJV.)  I TIMOTHY 3:12

(12)  Let the deacons be the husbands of one wife, ruling their children and their own houses well.

MUCH IS GIVEN, MUCH IS EXPECTED!

Grace be unto you!  When the man is called into the service of Jesus Christ, it is a higher calling to exemplify his attributes;  many aspects of his behavioral attitudes does not really matter much to others before his elevation into that top position, in the event whereby he has been chosen by a congregation to be among the governing body of any church of Christ, his life does not belong to himself any longer but wilfully to Jesus and his group.

The man, in the seat of a deacon, must possess the qualities of a minister, doing the work of an elder;  therefore if there is anyone among us in the position of a deacon,  may I ask you;  are you the husband of one wife, ruling your children and your own household well?  If not, this text is for you, the question is, how can you handle the administrative works effectively, amend your ways!

Frist of all who is a deacon, what are the responsibilities?   A deacon is a member of the church governing administration, in the paperwork department, who supports the minister, in overseeing the overall affairs, seats on the board of decision-making, managing the ledger books of income, and expenditures.

The man in such a position must possess the qualities of godliness, walking in integrity, should not commit adultery or fornicate with the members of the church, no matter how the temptation, one has to be spiritually charged enough to overcome with prayers, scripture readings, when the issues arise and are brought before him, truthfulness matters, therefore, do not use favoritism, or an eye service to judge the effects, instead look at every aspect of the problem without inclination, but with the spirit of discernment, judge righteously before Jesus Christ, for your works are being weighed and will be rewarded accordingly; to whom much is given, much is required, the angels are recording your works.

Saints, there is a new beginning for the body of Christ, the old ways are being done away with, to be a deacon of a church, one must be married to one wife, without concubines, rule and manage his household in godliness;  therefore, before anyone is considered for such a Christlike position, the one must exemplify his attributes;  in present times, the man has overlooked the principles of God,  tell me, if Christ should come today, what will be his good report?  Something went wrong in the household of Eli the Priest, judgment came upon him and his family, cf. I Samuel 3:22-35;  4:11;  therefore, deacons, be encouraged to continue to walk in godliness, your works are under heavenly scrutiny, and to all in the body of Christ, follow after good works.  Continue ye in Love!  Jesus is coming back again soon!  Peace and Love be unto you!  Amen and Amen!  Enjoy your day!

WORD OF WISDOM:

(KJV.) I Timothy 3:8-10  Likewise must the deacons be grave, not double-tongued, not given to much wine, not greedy of filthy lucre;  Holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience.  And let these also first be proved;  then let them use the office of a deacon, being found blameless.