Bible lesson: qualities of a widow

Read 1 Timothy 5 vs 9-16

1. Dont declare anyone a widow until she is 60 years old – vs 9
2. A widow should have been the wife of only one man, not married to several men in the past -vs9
3. People should speak of her as doing good works -vs 10
4. A good widow takes care of strangers- vs 10
5. A godly widow is humble and a servant in the Church – vs 10
6. A godly widow is a helper -vs 10
7. A widow should be chaste and avoid lusts vs 13
8. A widow should be bussiness minded not idle or a gossiper vs 13
9. A widow should not plan to marry again.
10. Believers should take care of widows – vs 16