Caring Relationships in the Church - Part 2

Caring Relationships In the Church, pt. 2 1 Timothy 5:3-16

Review and Introduction:

I. A General Principle Established with an emphasis upon Widows…

A. The Word honor is used in a number of contexts. Romans 13:17; Ephesians 6:2-3; Romans 12:10; 1 Peter 2: 16-17

B. “Honor widows…” 1. It is discretionary… 2. A necessary emphasis as guidelines should be in place…

C. God’s Character and Example considered… 1. “As He who called you is holy…” 1 Peter 1:15 2. A broader principle is implied than just widows… 3. There is the Biblical mandate… a. The Law, Exodus 22:22-24; Deuteronomy 10:17-18; 14:29; 24:17; 27:19 b. The Psalms, Psalm 68:5; 94:16; 146:9 c. The Prophets, Isaiah 1:17; Jeremiah 7:6; 27:3 d. Old Testament examples, Ruth 1:22—2: 23; 4:3-17; 2 Kings 4:1-7 e. The Gospels, Matthew 23:14; Luke 7:11-15; John 19:25-27 f. Acts 6:1-6 g. The Epistles, cf. 1 Timothy 5:3ff

Observations: 1. 2.

II. Personal Responsibilities… vs. 4-8 A. The Widow’s Family… vs. 4 1. Godliness is first learned at home…Hebrews 5:8 cf. Luke 2:49-52 2. Repay your parents… 3. The motivation…

B. The Widows Responsibility, vs. 5-6 1. Truly a widow who… (vs. 5) a. Hopes in God… b. Is given to prayer…Romans 12:12: Ephesians 6:18; Colossians 4:2; 1 Thessalonians 5:17.

Observations: 2. Some widows live…vs. 6 a. Self-indulgent… b. Spiritually dead…

C. The Pastor’s Responsibilities…vs. 7 1. Command these things… 2. That the name of Christ not be dishonored… D. A Sobering warning…vs. 8

Application: