From the Synoptic Gospels and the Acts of the Apostles
6a. How was the problem of discrimination solved in the early church?
6b. Effects of Discrimination in the Society
6a. (Acts 6:2-6))
- A complaint was made to the Apostles about discrimination among believers with regards to the welfare of the widows
- This problem came up due to the increase in the number of the early church
- The Apostles informed the brethren that they could not forgo their main task of preaching the word of God to serve tables
- What the Apostles said pleased the whole multitude
- They, therefore, said that competent men should be appointed to be in charge of the daily distribution
- And they would have time to engage in evangelism
- Seven men of good character were to be appointed etc.
6b.
- It reduces people's trust and confidence in leadership
- It creates a feeling of exclusion or rejection in people
- Employees who are discriminated against may feel unappreciated by their employers
- It leads to social vices
- It stifles initiative etc.
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