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Paul instructed Timothy that elderly parents should be cared for by
their own family, he describes the type of people the church should
care for (1 Tim. 5:1-8). Timothy is to enroll (Gr. katalegō, ‘set
down on a list’) widows that meet a certain criteria; being over
60, a faithful wife, a reputation for working hard raising
children, being hospitable, and is devoted to serving others. This
means these women were members of the church as they were known by
their service and character.Membership matters!God’s heart is to show His care for the most vulnerable
and destitute in the church as an example to the world. The church
and every believer aren’t called to fill every need or finance
every request. Just because someone doesn’t want to help themselves
doesn’t mean they are helpless (2 Thess. 3:6-13).God’s money should be spent God’s
way!
About the Podcast
Podcast of services from Orchard Church Temecula / Murrieta California