Well, it looks like 1 Timothy 5 is all about the power of Paul's teachings. He says that older men should be respected, and that younger people should respect their elders. He also says that widows should be taken care of, and that they should be honored by the church. But here's the kicker - Paul also says that young widows should NOT be taken care of by the church. He says they should go out and get married again, and if they don't, they will be "sinning against Christ". Well, that's one way to keep the church budget down, I guess.