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Social Assistance

Eligibility for social assistance has been under microscopic review in nations of the world, where the institution of subsidies like child-care, senior-care, disability-care, and employment insurance exist (unfortunately, this system of care do not exist in some parts of the world). Even where these considerations exist, distribution of social assistance based on equality leads to mismanagement of resources in every institution. The recipients of social assistance are not liabilities who are subjects of favour; they worth more than the assistance, if the model adopted is consistent with the scriptures, as laid down before Pastor Timothy. In his case, widows indeed (considerations are based on age, family structure, and faithfulness) are only eligible for church assistance. If the same biblical injuncture is followed, relationship with those in needs will strengthen the unity in homes, churches, and societies. How many homes and assemblies today have mismanaged their conflicts and disa...