1 Timothy 3:6-8

Revised Standard Version

⁶ He must not be a recent convert, or he may be puffed up with conceit and fall into the condemnation of the devil;^{[a] 7} moreover he must be well thought of by outsiders, or he may fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.^[b]

Qualifications of Deacons

⁸ Deacons likewise must be serious, not double-tongued, not addicted to much wine, not greedy for gain;