“For the Kingdom of God is not a matter of what we eat or drink, but of living life of goodness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit. If you serve Christ with this attitude, you will please God, and other will approve of you, too. So, then let us aim for harmony in the church and try to build each other up.” (Romans 14:7-9, NLT)
“Before they are appointed as deacons, let them be closely examined. If they pass the test, let them serve as deacons.” (1 Timothy 3:10, NLT)