Quotes about Deacons

Deacons likewise must be dignified, not double-tongued or given to much wine or greedy for money.

For those who have served well as deacons acquire for themselves a high standing and great confidence in the faith that is in Christ Jesus.

If deacons are required to be full of the Spirit, should those who preach and teach the Word of God be any less? Spiritual goals can be achieved only by spiritual people who use spiritual methods.

The local church, too, has table servers. We call them "deacons." The joy, peace, unity, and fruitfulness of the local church depends in part on having a cadre of faithful table servants who are present when needed, eager to serve without being intrusive.

Reverence the deacons as you would the command of God.