Grace and peace to you from our Lord Jesus Christ.
These are some pretty strict, and clear, provisions for the care of widows. There was a great need for this sort of thing as widows were often held in very low esteem. Women were not allowed to inherit property, and re-marriage was not usually a viable option. In short, widows were left to their own devices and generally not cared for by society. The Christian Church, though, saw the widows as their sisters-in-Christ. They cared for them, making sure the widows had everything they would need in life. This was an issue of faith. The disciples, and other Christians, lived out their faith in Jesus by caring for those in need. We should live our lives the same way. Widows may not be ostracized anymore, but they are still in need of love and care, as are many other people in the world. We should care for them, as Jesus has cared for us. Our faith should drive how we live. God bless you.
Pastor Josh
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