I desire therefore that the younger widows marry, bear children, rule the household, and give no occasion to the adversary for reviling.

 (v) Such women are not to be envious and jealous: "We hear that some widows are jealous, envious calumniators, and envious of the quiet of others.... It becomes them when one of their fellow-widows is clothed by anyone, or receives money, or meat, or drink, or shoes, at the refreshment of their sister, to thank God." 