<p>3:8 <i>Likewise, deacons must be reverent, not double-tongued, not</i><i> given to much wine</i>- For this to be said we can infer that there were such within the church whom Timothy would consider for the office of deacon. The early church was open to all sinners and some clearly didn't change very quickly if ever; but the leadership structure was to be held to standards of behaviour and doctrinal position. Note too that it was Timothy who would appoint the deacons. Democracy was never used in order to choose leadership.</p><p><i>Not greedy for money</i>- This was important because of how the Jewish satan outside the church was using offers of money in order to ensnare people. See on :7 <i>A snare</i>.&nbsp; </p>