Instructions for Widows

Introduction:
I. Who are "taken"
A. Its age requirement (vs. 9a)

B.  Its difficult application (vs. 9b)

C.  Its clear requirements (vss. 9c-10)

II. Who fail
A. Their conflict of commitments (vs. 11)

B.  Their condemnation (vs. 12) 

C.  Their pattern of interaction (vs. 13)

D.  Their turning (vs. 15)

III. Who are younger (vs. 14)
A. Should marry

B.  Should bear children

C.  Should mange their household

D.  Should have a good reputation

IV. Who need relief
A. By their family (vs. 16a)

B.  By the church (vs. 16b)

Conclusion: