A Godly Man

Some denominations use the title of Deacon to describe a lay person, who fulfills specific helper roles and responsibilities. In other churches, the title of Deacon is used as an ordained minister’s rank and well-defined duties and responsibilities. Deacons do God’s work, and help tend His flock. In this particular case, deacon refers to a lay leader.

I often listen to TVangelists. This morning, I was listening to Dr. Robert Jeffress. His story began, as with all good stories, with the introduction of the main character. His description of this person is what caught my attention. “He was a deacon, a godly deacon.”

Did you catch that? It seems to me he wouldn’t need to add the word ‘godly’ to describe this deacon.

It saddens me to realize that we, in these times, must add the word ‘godly’ to indicate a person filling such a role in the way of God. When that role was created, nobody had to question whether that person was godly.

As sad as it makes me, I can only imagine how deeply it must sadden Lord Jesus.