1 Timothy 5:6

“But she who gives herself to wanton pleasure”: The root meaning of the phrase “wanton pleasure” means “riotous and luxurious living”. This widow does not live for God; rather she lives for herself and pleasure.

1 Timothy 5:6 “Is dead even while she lives”: That is, she is spiritual dead though she is physically alive. “Her frivolous, selfish, sensual existence is not true life; it fills none of life's true needs; and, as to any real value to herself or to others, she is practically dead” (Hiebert p. 93). The New Testament often talks about people being “dead” in sin (Ephesians 2:1; Ephesians 2:5; Colossians 2:13; Luke 15:24).