CONTEXT!! CONTEXT!! Here is what it says in CONTEXT:
1 Timothy 5:3-8
(3)
Honor widows that are widows indeed.
(4) But
if any widow have children or nephews, let them learn first to
show piety at home, and to
requite their parents: for that is good and acceptable before God.
(5) Now she that is a widow indeed, and
desolate, trusteth in God, and continueth in supplications and prayers night and day.
(6) But she that liveth in pleasure is dead while she liveth.
(7) And these things give in charge, that they may be blameless.
(8) But if any
provide not for his own, and especially for those of his own house, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel.
Here, this may be easier:
Quote:
1 Timothy 5:3-8 AMP
(3) [Always] treat with great consideration and
give aid to those who are truly
widowed (solitary and without support).
(4) But
if a widow has children or grandchildren, see to it that these are first made to understand that it is their religious duty [
to defray their natural obligation to those] at home, and make return to their parents or grandparents [
for all their care by contributing to their maintenance], for this is acceptable in the sight of God.
(5) Now [a woman] who is a real widow and is left entirely alone and desolate has fixed her hope on God and perseveres in supplications and prayers night and day,
(6) Whereas she who lives in pleasure and self-gratification [giving herself up to luxury and self-indulgence] is dead even while she [still] lives.
(7) Charge [the people] thus, so that they may be without reproach and blameless.
(8) If anyone fails
to provide for his relatives, and especially for those of his own family, he has disowned the faith [by failing to accompany it with fruits] and is worse than an unbeliever [who performs his obligation in these matters].
Sister, your usage of Paul's writing is completely out of context.
Paul is speaking of a family's reasonability to monetarily take care of the widows in their family.
Reading passages out of context leads to all kinds of unbiblical things. Even to believing that Jesus thinks it is okay for His kids to kill people.
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