1 Timothy 5:10

Well reported of for good works; if she have brought up children, if she have lodged strangers, if she have washed saints feet, if she have relieved the afflicted, if she have diligently followed every good work.

1. Reported - Who makes out this report? What should be reported?

2. Works - List some things that would be considered "good" works?

3. Children - This term raises the same issues as the qualification for an elder in chapter 3. Discuss - Plural, a widow with no children, adopted children, children who are not faithful Christians.

4. Strangers - Who are strangers? Is this requirement obsolete? Why don't we lodge strangers in our homes today?

5. Washed - What is the importance of this qualification? Are there any widows in the church today that qualify in this area? Should "foot washing" be a part of our worship activity?

6. Afflicted - Make a list of people who are afflicted. Are there afflicted people in the church today? How can we relieve their affliction?

7. Diligently - What are the characteristics of diligence? If one person is diligent and another is not, what would you look for to tell the difference?