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c. In counseling the bereaved , and meeting the real life needs of our people, (cf. a deacon is charged with meeting the most concrete needs of the assembly on behalf of the church)

(1) The feeding of widows, Acts 6.1-6

(2) Demonstration of a living faith in the body, James 2.14-17

d. Deacons are not a substitute for compassionate hospitality and generosity of the members; rather, they are charged with managing the temporal affairs of the church on behalf of the leaders for the benefit of the saints .

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e. The biblical witness is clear.

(1) 1 John 3.16-18

(2) Deut. 15.7

(3) 2 Cor. 8.9

(4) Heb. 13.16

3. Urban churches need deacons who will give credible and dignified monetary and administrative help to the affairs of the church.

a. Just distribution of our goods to those who need care

(1) Prov. 19.17

(2) Prov. 28.27

(3) Prov. 22.9

b. Practical counsel and care to our members in their times of need, (in the spirit of the Good Samaritan), Luke 10.29-37