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- A “widow indeed” is a godly woman over 60 (v. 9) who has been left alone. Either she has no children and grandchildren, or they have died or are so far away as not to be able to render aid to her. This woman has fixed her hope on God (v. 5) and is a woman of prayer.
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Dec 9, 2022 · Answer. A widow is a woman whose husband has died. Often in Scripture, when widows are referred to, it appears to carry the idea of a woman whose husband has died who also has no one to provide for her.
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1 Timothy 5:3-16. King James Version. 3 Honour widows that are widows indeed. 4 But if any widow have children or nephews, let them learn first to shew piety at home, and to requite their parents: for that is good and acceptable before God.
A Widow indeed is one that has no outward dependence, betakes herself to the Lord, puts her confidence in him, and cries to him continually for a daily supply; and such an one, amidst all her poverty and meanness, is a living believer, one that lives by faith on the Lord; and is profitable, and useful to the church by her prayers and ...
A widow who is really in need is one who doesn't have any relatives. She has faith in God, and she keeps praying to him night and day, asking for his help. Douay-Rheims Bible. But she that is a widow indeed, and desolate, let her trust in God, and continue in supplications and prayers night and day.
- The Church Has A Duty to Support Needy Widows (5:3-10).
- The Church Has A Duty Not to Support Younger Widows (5:11-16).
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There are four types of widows in these verses: (1) The “widows indeed” (NASB; NIV = “really in need”), who do not have family members to care for them (5:3-5, 9-10); (2) Widows with children and grandchildren (5:4, 16); (3) Younger widows, who should remarry (5:11-15); (4) Widows who live for pleasure rather than for the Lord (5:6).
Paul is wise and practical. He does not want the church to turn into a welfare agency, supporting those who are not serving or who should be carrying their own load.
1. Godly families are at the heart of a godly church.
And, godly mothers are indispensable to godly families. In 5:10 & 14, bearing and raising children are mentioned first in the list of good deeds. We live in a day when many Christian women are putting their careers ahead of their duties at home. The notion that a woman should be “just a homemaker” is viewed as a cultural anachronism that we no longer need to follow. I contend that the biblical model is that the husband normally should be the main provider (5:8), even as Christ provides for Hi...
2. As godly families, we each have a responsibility to honor and care for our elderly parents, especially widows.
Again, this is countercultural. Our society views the elderly as being a bother to our pursuit of personal pleasure. We’re so utilitarian that we discard people who no longer can function in a contributing way. But the Bible says that it pleases God when children and grandchildren practice piety by making some return to their parents (5:4). It would be judgmentally wrong to say that every family must take elderly parents into their homes. There are situations where that is not a viable option...
3. Godly elderly people can make a valuable contribution to the cause of Christ.
Although they may not have the energy of the young, the elderly have more time and the wisdom of a lifetime of walking with Christ. They can be involved in a ministry of prayer (v. 5) and good deeds (v. 10). This can be about as broad as the person wants to make it. They can offer spiritual and practical counsel to younger families. They can serve on church committees. They can visit shut-ins or those in hospitals and nursing homes. They can call on church visitors. They can help in church of...
Agree/disagree: The many convalescent homes in America reflect our lack of concern for the aged.Is a live-in arrangement for aged parents always in the best interest of all parties concerned? Why/Why not?Can you build a biblical case for a Christian woman choosing a career track rather than motherhood? Is it sin for Christian mothers to work outside the home?Why do you think that more elderly people are not involved in actively ministering in the church?May 31, 2018 · Honor widows who are truly in need. But if a widow has children or grandchildren, they should first learn to fulfill their duty toward their own household and so repay their parents what is owed them.
NLT Now a true widow, a woman who is truly alone in this world, has placed her hope in God. She prays night and day, asking God for his help. KJV Now she that is a widow indeed, and desolate, trusteth in God, and continueth in supplications and prayers night and day.
