Acts chapter six doesn’t mince words. It shows us plainly how the early church took care of the widows—an imperative that has become far too neglected in many churches today. You see murmuring within the body of Christ? That's a warning light, folks—a symptom of something off-kilter, just like it was back then amongst the Grecians and Hebrews. Murmuring is the devil's grease, slick and sly, sowing seeds of division where unity should reign. The apostles knew it well, which is why they called for seven honest men—full of the Holy Ghost and wisdom—to handle practical needs. Yes, wisdom. God-given, not world-bought. You listening to this? Because if the church ain't tending to its own, if we're neglecting the widows and turning a blind eye to the needy, it's time to repent and realign with the Word. God added daily to their numbers, but only when they addressed the murmuring and made sure no one was left out. Plain and simple, if you're missing this, you're missing a core foundation of what the church ought to be. Now, I hope you hear my heart today. This ain’t about resurfacing old grudges or pointing fingers. This is a call to action, a plea to every believer to examen if their church clings tight to the truth of Acts 6. Are your widows and needy cared for, or are they just flung into the state’s arms when the situation gets out of hand? Because God’s plan for His people wasn’t just about preaching and praising; it's about caring, about love in action. There's a warning here for complacency and a beckon towards wisdom, faith, and honest action. It’s high time to stop playing church and start being the church—a church that doesn’t just fill pews but fills lives with God’s love. Let the Word increase, let disciples multiply, and never forget, the church’s responsibility doesn’t diminish when the congregation grows; if anything, it heightens. The teaching starts at 35:07 Focus: Acts 6:1 All Verses Covered: Acts 6:1-7 Also read: Exodus 22:22-24, Deuteronomy 10:18, 14:29, 24:17-21, 26:12-13, 27:19, 1 Kings 17:8-16, Job 29:12-13, Psalms 68:5, 94:6, 146:9, Proverbs 15:25, Isaiah 1:17, 10:1-2, 58:6-7, Jeremiah 22:3, Ezekiel 22:6-7, Matthew 23:14, Mark 12:40, Luke 20:47, 1 Timothy 5:3-16, James 1:27 If you'd like to listen to this message on our website where you can read along as you listen, click this link: https://www.jmspodcast.com/message-details?recordId=recCrDraYxnPUNsCE We hope you enjoy this message from Minister Clifton Dawson who is now the pastor of Greater Christ Temple Church following in the footsteps of the late, great Bishop Luke Edwards, Sr. Hungry for even more messages? Listen to hundreds of Bishop Luke Edwards' messages at https://www.bishopstapes.com Greater Christ Temple Church located at 312 Edwards Drive Eutaw, AL 35462. We have Sunday School every Sunday at 9:30 am. We have a shouting good time at our evening services Sunday–Friday at 6 pm. Our choir performs every Wednesday during church service. Come join us for a great time! Access all of our messages: https://www.jmspodcast.com/messages Got a topic you want covered? Fill out our form here: https://www.jmspodcast.com/requests. These messages are recorded throughout the week. We really hope you come see us! Even if you disagree with something said, we'd like for you to join us! Bring your questions so we can see what the scriptures say! Our main goal is that everyone gets an understanding. If you have any questions about a specific scripture or topic, please contact us at https://www.jmsbpodcast.com/contact. We are open to any and all sincere questions.