Paul continues his instructions to Timothy on leading the church at Ephesus. He advises him how to relate to both older and younger members of the church, but his main focus is on how to serve the poor among them, especially widows. Paul puts conditions on giving to the widows because hand-outs can be harmful. Giving financially to widows was to be after all other avenues failed. If the woman could not remarry, depend upon family or work, then she could ask for help from the church. The goal is to actually help those in need, not inadvertently weaken them.
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