However, it is clear from a situation that arose in the first century that congregations are interested in caring for the needs of exemplary older brothers and sisters.
فَٱلْكِتَابُ ٱلْمُقَدَّسُ يَقُولُ عَنْ جَمَاعَةِ أُورُشَلِيمَ إِنَّهُ « لَمْ يَكُنْ بَيْنَهُمْ أَحَدٌ مُحْتَاجًا » .‏