At first, everyone's needs were taken care of informally. But eventually a system was created to meet the needs. Not neglecting the word As important as this charitable work was, the apostles did not spend all their time with it. Spiritual leaders should not get bogged down in things that take them away from prayer and the Word of God. Our primary role in the church is teaching and preaching, and we cannot do that without a firm foundation in prayer and study.
Scripture emphasizes the importance of doctrine, of teaching, of truth.
Teaching was a large part of Jesus' own ministry. His epistles were read in the churches and were the foundation of faith and practice. No matter what spiritual gift is being used, it should be used to edify. This continues to be an important part of our work today. We have the God-given responsibility to teach our members.