And withal they learn to be idle, wandering about
from house to house; and not only idle, but tattlers also and busybodies,
speaking things which they ought not. 14 I will therefore that the younger women marry, bear
children, guide the house, give none occasion to the adversary to speak
reproachfully.
What is Paul’s solution for the younger widows? It is very simple, it is
a wise thing for her to marry again, have kids, take care of her home, and thus
give no occasion to the Devil to accuse her for error. As we looked at last time,
Paul advises this because he knows that taking care of younger widows
encourages them to be idle, wondering about as tattlers and busybodies and
running their mouths which gives the Devil a foothold and opens her up to
greater dangers spiritually.
1 Tim 5:13-14 (KJV)
