Title: Glorious Butlers
Contents
The origin, qualifications, duties, and ranks of the butler.
1 Timothy 3:8-13
One of the most important offices in the church is the office of deacon, and it is also the office that occupies an important place in the revival of the church. Therefore, in order to fulfill the duties of deacons faithfully today, let's look at the mission of deacons and the rewards they will receive.
1, the origin of the butler.
2) Appointed as a person in charge of relief work (Acts 6:1-4) - Deacons must take care of the church members in need.
3) He was established as an evangelist. (Acts 7) - Like Stephen, we must risk our lives and carry out the mission of evangelism well.
2. Meaning of a butler
1) The original word diakonos means someone who serves others. suit. The word “servant” means a servant.
2) Workers of the church (Romans 16:1, Ephesians 6:21) - Only those who have received the trust of the apostles and the approval of the church members can become church workers.
3) Servant (Philippians 2:30) - Only those who are recognized as loyal workers who serve without fear of death can become church workers.
① Distinguish and serve the master's will - Do what you want or not do it according to your own will.
② You must serve with a belt. (Luke 12:35) - You must always be careful about your actions with a neat attitude, and you must be a person who puts all your effort into serving thoroughly.
③ You must always wait. - You must be prepared to answer any calls.
4) Servant (Matthew 22:13) - As one who executes the master's commands, he must always obey the master's will.
5) Minister (1 Corinthians 3:5) As a person who helps nurture new believers, you must always be a role model for believers.
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3, the type of butler
1) Ordained deacon - A person who has been ordained for more than 4 years without flaws, has been recommended by the session and received two-thirds of the votes of the congregational council, and is ordained in permanent service.
2) Seo-ri Deaconess - This is a temporary position appointed by the session to serve as a one-year position.
4, Qualifications of deacons in the Apostolic Age (Acts 6:3-5)
1) A person filled with the Holy Spirit - He must have an experiential faith and must have hidden humanity. It means that there must be the indwelling of the Holy Spirit and the fruit of the Holy Spirit.
2) A person full of wisdom - You must be a person who solves problems inside and outside the church. You must have practical wisdom necessary for life.
3) A person who is full of faith - You must be a person who digests everything by faith and works by faith. We must accept God's word at face value without doubting it.
4) A person who is praised - A person who is virtuous in everything and should be a model for the saints. A person who is not to be reproached A person of good wit (Jetro, the father-in-law of Moses) A person who sets an example for others A person who has no reason for disqualification in 1 Corinthians 3:8-13.
5. Qualifications of deacons needed by the church today.
1) There must be no blemishes in keeping the holy water and commandments.
2) You must not speak one-on-one. - He must take responsibility for his words.
3) You must not be drunk. - There must be evidence of living a life separate from unbelievers.
4) Don't be in Zurich - You must not take unfair advantage or have selfish greed.
5) We must have the faith of faith (1 Timothy 3:9) - We must value faith above all things in the world.
6) The conduct must be modest. - Appearance should also be virtuous and clean to build virtue.
7) You must tithe. - Tithes of material things. We must not tithe our time to steal from God.
6. Deacon's Duties
1) Attend worship services well. - You must show up before time and do your job well.
2) We must pray for the church. - You must pray and live and pray in your life.
3) You must serve the church. - You must take the lead in serving yourself.
4) The church must be in charge of the guide. - Be kind to everyone.
5) You must be responsible for receiving donations. - You must be neat with a prayerful heart.
6) You must tithe. - You must fulfill your duty as a citizen of heaven.
7) We must always strive for evangelism. - We must evangelize through life and evangelize diligently
8) Efforts should be made to promote unity. - You must become a rotten grain of wheat (John 12:24)
9) We must help each other. - Members of the church must actively cooperate with and arrange for family events.
10) Don't fight.
① Do not quarrel with God (Isaiah 45:9) - It is like clay rebelling against the potter.
② Do not quarrel with the servant of the Lord (Numbers 12:1-2) - If you quarrel, you will only suffer losses.
③ You must not quarrel with your brothers. (Matthew 5:23-24) If you are blocked with your brothers, you will also be blocked with God.
11) You need to help the pastor.
① It should not become a cause for concern. (Hebrews 13:17) - Do not oppose everything, but cooperate actively.
② You have to put your mind at ease. (1 Corinthians 16:18) - Do not do things that cause trouble for the minister, but only find and do things that make them happy.
③ You must obey. (Hebrews 13:17) - It is said that obedience is better than sacrifice. (1 Samuel 15:22)
④ You need to be careful. - As a Shunammite woman serves Elisha (2 Kings 4:8-10) (Considering health by preparing food, prepare a small room for living environment, rest on a bed, study with a desk and chair, and rest comfortably. Candlesticks are bright environment was created)
⑤ You must pray for it. (1 Thessalonians 5:25) - Even if there is a defect, you must pray for it.
7. The seniority of the deacon. (1 Timothy 3:13)
1) You get a beautiful position.- You are recognized by God or the servant of the Lord.
① Don't be ashamed of the deacon's office - cherish it the most in your life.
② Be proud of your office of deacon.- Be thankful and proud of being a servant of God.
2) You gain the courage of faith.- When you are faithful with faith, you gain confidence.
① Joy arises. - The joy that comes after sweating is the greatest joy.
② I feel rewarded. - The reward that the harvester feels after harvesting is great.
③ We gain courage through prayer. - You become bold because there are things you have done and places you believe in.
④ You gain courage in your words. (Acts 4:13) - You become bold because you have experienced it.
⑤ You will gain the courage of evangelism. (Acts 8:26-40) - You will preach because you have confidence.
3) A reward is prepared in heaven.
① Like a crown jewel to those who overcome trials (Zechariah 9:16)
② A shining crown for the sacrificial worker (James 1:12)
③ The crown of life for those who endure temptation (James 1:12)
④ The crown of glory for those who set a good example (1 Peter 5:1)
⑤ Crowns of fine gold for those who served with joy (Psalm 21:3)
⑥ A crown of glory for those who exalt God (Proverbs 4:8-9)
⑦ Crown of righteousness to those who long for the Lord's return (2 Timothy 4:8)
⑧ The crown of life to those who are faithful to death (Rev 2:10)