They cared for the poor, the sick, the widows and the orphans who had no one else to care for them. Christians who had family members in need were expected to meet those needs. Unfortunately, caring for our parents in their old age is no longer an obligation that many of us are willing to accept.
Kinalinga nila ang mahihirap, ang mga maysakit, ang mga babaeng balo at mga ulila na wala ng magaaruga. Inaasahan sa mga mga Kristiyano na may mga kapamilya ang pagbibigay ng pangangailangan sa kanilang sariling kapamilya.