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What does the Bible say about caring for our old parents?



    
    

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Shea S. Michael Houdmann Supporter Got Questions Ministries
The Bible has much to say about caring for elderly parents and other family members who are not able to care for themselves. The early Christian church acted as the social services agency for other...

July 01 2013 1 response Vote Up Share Report


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Data Bruce Lyon Elder: Restoration Fellowship Assembly
What does the Bible say about caring for our old parents?

In answer to this question Paul says it all:

1 Timothy 5:8: But if any provide not for his own, and specially for those of his own house, he has denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel.

It doesn't get any more lucid than that!

January 17 2015 0 responses Vote Up Share Report


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