1 Tim. 3:8
Dignity (NIV) —  "worthy of respect" (Ac. 6:3) … A person whose moral and spiritual character evokes esteem from others … honorable, noble.

1 Tim. 3:8
Not Double-Tongued —  Sincere, truthful and trustworthy … prohibition of any manipulative, insincere or deceitful speech … careful with the tongue, no gossip … saying the same thing to different people … Paul-2 Cor. 1:17-20

1 Tim. 3;8
(Not) Addicted to Much Wine —  Not preoccupied or overindulgent with wine (especially alcoholism or drunkenness) … (Pr. 20:1; 23:30-35; 31:4-5; Isa. 5:11, 22; Hos. 4:11; 1 Cor. 5:11; 6:9-10; Gal. 5:21; Eph. 5:18; 1 Pet. 4:3) … not an absolute prohibition (1 Tim. 5:23), Paul is prohibiting the abuse of wine (or any other substance) that would damage a man's testimony and work for God … mentioned in all "leadership lists."

1 Tim. 3:8
(Not) Fond of Sordid Gain —  Not in love with money or greedy (2 Tim. 3:2), Lit. -"shameful/disgraceful gain" … not being in ministry for the money (Nu. 22-24; 1 Sa. 2:13-17; 2 Ki. 5:20-27; Isa. 22:15-25; 1 Pet. 5:2; Tit. 1:7, c.f. false teachers 1 Ti. 6:5; Tit. 1:11; Lk. 16:14; Mk. 12:40; 11:15-17) … dangers of money (1 Ti. 6:10) … content with God's provisions (Heb. 13:5; 1 Ti. 6:7-9) … the man who is controlled by wine or money is not controlled by the Spirit.

1 Tim. 3:9
Holding to the Mystery of the Faith with a Clear Conscience  —  This simply means that a deacon's life must be consistent with Christian doctrine (connection between faith and practice). His conscience (a person's inner awareness of the moral quality of his own actions) is clear as he lives in harmony with the revelation of Scripture. The conscience (which should never be violated) is hardened with willful, unrepentant sin. A pure conscience indicates a pure life (Kent). "Mystery (divine secrets, previously hidden but now revealed by God to His people) of faith" is a beautiful, grand way of referring to Christianity's distinctive truths (Strauch). "The faith" (the objective body of truth of which the Christian faith is comprised) defines the content of the mystery (c.f. 1:19; 4:2).

1 Tim 3:10
Tested —  Deacons must be examined and approved (like elders-"these also"-3:10) before ("first"-3:10) they can serve (c.f. 1 Tim. 5:22-25). Dokimazein (tested) "lies ever the notion of proving a thing whether it be worthy to be received or not" (Trench). Are the deacons true and genuine? How should a deacon be tested? Beyond the character qualifications, the Scriptures are silent (Time period? Ministry experience?) Ultimately, elders are responsible for the examination/appointing of deacons, but the congregation should be encouraged to provide input.

1 Tim. 3:10
Beyond Reproach —  A different Greek word, but synonym of the word translated "above reproach" in Tim. 3:2. Anegkletos, (Tit. 1:7) means "unaccused ones" whose character or conduct is free from damaging moral or spiritual accusations … all other qualifications are subsumed under this one … not free from every fault, but marred by no disgrace that could diminish his authority (Calvin) … unblemished reputation.

1 Tim. 3:12
Husbands of One Wife —  Literally, a (one woman man) (mial gynaikos Andres) … not a direct reference to polygamy (though included in the context) or those who remarry (which is contrary to other biblical texts, i.e. 1 Cor. 7:15; Mat. 19:9; remarriage encouraged in 1 Ti. 5:14) … faithful to a monogamous marriage (parallels the positive statements in the verse) … being a "one-woman man" therefore prevents deacons from polygamy, unlawful second marriages, concubinage, homosexuality, etc … pure in thought life to his wife.

1 Tim. 3:12
Good Managers of Their Children and Their Own Households  —  He should act as a responsible Christian father, husband and household manager (emphasis in the text is on the word "good") … provides for his family financially, emotionally and spiritually in an active ever-present role through example and service … a key measurement when evaluating a man's household management is the behavior of his wife and children … imperative to be able to care for one's own family before one can care for the church of God (vs. 5). The home is a microcosm of the church (Mounce).