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A church leader must not be a new believer, because he might become proud, and the devil would cause him to fall.[a] Also, people outside the church must speak well of him so that he will not be disgraced and fall into the devil’s trap.

In the same way, deacons must be well respected and have integrity. They must not be heavy drinkers or dishonest with money.

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  1. 3:6 Or he might fall into the same judgment as the devil.

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