I. We need deacons who manifest the grace of God in daily living, v8. II. We need deacons who are sincere in their faith in Christ, v9. III. We need deacons who can pass the test of blamelessness, v10. IV. We need deacons whose wives manifest the grace of God in daily living, v11 . V. We need deacons who are faithful in marriage and manage their children well, v12. VI. We need deacons who aim to serve well, and want the blessings of doing so, v13.