Acts demonstrates the care of widows within the community
"...especially to those who are of the household of faith..." (where is that in scripture, anybody?)
Timothy: delineation of priority in the ministry to widows
Julian the Apostate: they take care of (all of) their own, as well as a number...
There's something about Priority when it comes to the ministry to widows and orphans, isn't there? It's not just a sloppy love-fest, is it? And it's not just a hand-out to first comers, in the church, is it? Not just a social good-working organization, is it?
What is it then?
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Galatians 6:10
ReplyDeleteIt's pure religion, plain and simple.