4. He must manage his own household well and keep his children in control without losing his dignity.
5. But if someone does not know how to manage his own household, how will he care for the church of God?
6. He must not be a recent convert or he may become arrogant and fall into the punishment that the devil will exact.
7. And he must be well thought of by those outside the faith, so that he may not fall into disgrace and be caught by the devil’s trap.