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.
8. Deacons likewise must be dignified, not two-faced, not given to excessive drinking, not greedy for gain,
9. holding to the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience.