The Scriptural View of Helping the Poor Outside the Church

In order to fully understand the subject, we must first of all review the office and calling of the deacon as instituted by Christ in the New Testament Church. This office was established when the apostles found it impossible to both perform the ministry of the Word and distribute to those in need. Therefore, they chose men full of faith and the Holy Spirit to perform the work of ministering to the needs of the widows. (Acts 6) We find that many passages of Scripture point to our calling to...