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The opening statement, Honor widows that are widows indeed, is the main subject of the section. Honor is from timao, which means either payment of respect or of money due, or both. The context clearly indicates more than mere respect is meant (vv. 4, 8, 16). "Widows indeed" are to be supported.
In I Timothy 5:3-16, Paul makes it clear that it is the responsibility of the believers to take care of widows within their households and anyone who fails to do so has denied the faith. He also points out that the church should take care of the needy widows who do not have anyone to support them.
- Jacob Chirchir
- The Church Must Honor Widows and Women in Need
- The Church Must Evaluate The Needs of Widows
- The Church Should Utilize The Ministry of Godly Widows
- The Church Should Instruct Younger Widows to Remarry
- The Church Must Honor The Role of Housewife and Homemaker
- Conclusion
Honor widows who are truly in need. 1 Timothy 5:3 John MacArthur said this about the Greek word for widow which may help us better apply this text: The English word widow describes a woman whose husband is dead. The Greek word chēra (“widow”) includes that meaning, but is not limited to it. It is an adjective used as a noun, and means “bereft,” “ro...
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. For this is what pleases God. But the widow who is truly in need, and completely on her own, has set her hope on God and continues in her pleas and prayers night and day. But the one wh...
No widow should be put on the list unless she is at least sixty years old, was the wife of one husband, and has a reputation for good works: as one who has raised children, practiced hospitality, washed the feet of the saints, helped those in distress—as one who has exhibited all kinds of good works. 1 Timothy 5:9-10 Interpretation Question:Why wer...
But do not accept younger widows on the list, because their passions may lead them away from Christ and they will desire to marry, and so incur judgment for breaking their former pledge. And besides that, going around from house to house they learn to be lazy, and they are not only lazy, but also gossips and busybodies, talking about things they sh...
One question that must be asked as we consider this text is, “Why are we only talking about widows and not widowers? What about the men?” No doubt, the reason is because Paul expects the men to work and be financial providers. Most likely these widows were housewives, so they had no other means of support when their husbands died. Throughout Script...
How should the church care for widows or those in need? 1. The Church Must Honor Widows and Women in Need 2. The Church Must Encourage Members to Care for Their Widows and Aging Family Members 3. The Church Must Evaluate the Needs of Widows 4. The Church Should Instruct Younger Widows to Remarry 5. The Church Must Honor the Role of Housewife and Ho...
The care of widows is emphasized in the Bible, yet it seems difficult in practice. This thesis considers the way New Testament writings, and especially 1 Timothy 5:3-16, and other biblical passages deal with the care of widows in the biblical community.
- Millicent Yeboah Asuamah
- 2012
The point of verses 3-16 is that the church is responsible to care for its widows. However, the church should support these women only if they have no other means of support. If a widow has family and connections to care for her financially, then the church should not be burdened.
Dec 1, 2014 · widows have relatives who can support them materially (1Tim.5:4).Third are widows who have a self-indulgent lifestyle (1Tim.5:6-7). Paul teaches that only the first group is to be supported materially by the Ephesians Christian community. However, as much as the church support the for their will always be those who a re in need and those who
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Oct 17, 2024 · Deuteronomy 10:18. “He defends the cause of the fatherless and the widow, and loves the foreigner residing among you, giving them food and clothing.”. This verse affirms God’s commitment to defend the rights and meet the needs of widows. It illustrates His compassion and His desire for His people to do the same.
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