Why can we conclude from the Scriptures that congregations are interested in the care of elderly members? Not all can assist full - time ministers in the above - mentioned way.
وَلٰكِنْ ،‏ يَتَّضِحُ مِنْ حَالَةٍ نَشَأَتْ فِي ٱلْقَرْنِ ٱلْأَوَّلِ أَنَّ ٱلْجَمَاعَاتِ مَعْنِيَّةٌ بِٱلِٱهْتِمَامِ بِحَاجَاتِ ٱلْإِخْوَةِ وَٱلْأَخَوَاتِ ٱلْمُسِنِّينَ ٱلْأُمَنَاءِ .‏