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Belleville's third argument: enrolled widows were paid for ministry like elders -- refuted

Women Leaders in the New Testament: Women in Ministry part 4 01:03:50 – 01:06:24

Mike addresses the compensation argument.

Belleville claims widows were paid for ministry, implying official eldership. Mike notes: (1) the widow is not entering new ministry -- all her works are in the past tense (has brought up children, has shown hospitality, etc.); (2) the church is caring for her because she's a widow in financial need, not compensating her for ministry; (3) this is welfare, not a salary; (4) elder requirements don't even mention compensation (elders can serve unpaid), but all enrolled widows receive support because financial need is the premise of enrollment.

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