The Fundamental Work of the Deacons (10): A Mutual Understanding with Civil Poor-Relief Organizations

The church of Jesus Christ is not the only entity that busies itself caring for the needy -- the poor, aged, widows, sick, disabled, and disaster victims. The civil government does so on all levels -- federal, state, and local. 1 Secular private organizations such as the Red Cross do so. And even some private organizations that might be called Christian do so. I have in mind, for instance, the board of directors of a Christian retirement home, which not only oversees the home's staff and...