3. They must not be heavy drinkers or troublemakers. Instead, they must be kind and gentle and not love money.
4. Church officials must be in control of their own families, and they must see that their children are obedient and always respectful.
5. If they don't know how to control their own families, how can they look after God's people?
6. They must not be new followers of the Lord. If they are, they might become proud and be doomed along with the devil.
7. Finally, they must be well respected by people who are not followers. Then they won't be trapped and disgraced by the devil.
8. Church officers should be serious. They must not be liars, heavy drinkers, or greedy for money.
9. And they must have a clear conscience and hold firmly to what God has shown us about our faith.
10. They must first prove themselves. Then if no one has anything against them, they can serve as officers.