1 Timothy 5:1-16
How to Relate to Special Groups in Church
June 28, 2009
Simon Goncharenko
21 FELLOWSHIP, sbc
Outline
I. How to relate to the members of different ages – 5:1-2
a. To older men – exhort as fathers
b. To younger men – as brothers
c. To older women – as mothers
d. To younger women – as sisters
II. How to relate to widows – 5:3-16
a. Genuine widows are to be supported by the church – v.3, 5, 9-10
Support = respect + money – 3
i. What is a genuine widow? - 5
1. Childless – 5a
2. Trusts in God – 5b
3. Prayerful – 5c
* Right Obligation to Family – v.8
- Extends to both parents & grandparents – Gr. lit. “born before”
o Such help is a sign of true piety/godliness
o Giving of this care is a repayment of the earlier care received
o Care for one’s family is pleasing to God
- Can be a form of “grace giving”
Bottom line - The Old Testament had demanded such care (Ex 20:12), and Jesus had taught its importance (Matt 15:4–6).
4. Minimum of 60 years of age – 9a
5. Married once – 9b
6. Good reputation - 10
a. Raised children
b. Shown hospitality
c. Humble – washed … feet
d. Merciful – helped the afflicted
e. Generous – every good work
b. Other widows should not be supported by the church – v.4, 6-7, 11-16
i. What are “other” widows? – 4, 6-7, 11
1. Widows with immediate family - 4
2. Self-indulgent ones – 6-7
* A pastor’s job is to command – with forcefulness and authority, where necessary, so that the end product may be a congregation that is irreproachable.
3. Younger widows – 11a
ii. Why should they not be supported? – 11b-13
1. Still thinking about marriage
2. Learn to be idle
3. Gossips and busy bodies
* What is the ideal arrangement for a younger woman? - 14
- Marry
- Have children
- Rule the house - The wife should manage the affairs of the household, and her husband should trust her to do so (Prov. 31:10–31).
iii. Who can support them? - 16
1. Their own family
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