Wherefore, brethren, look ye out among you seven men of honest report, full of the Holy Ghost and wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business.
So here's what we need to do, find seven guys from your community who have solid reputations, who are filled with the Holy Spirit, and who actually know what they're doing. We'll put them in charge of handling this situation.
When there's work to be done, choose people with good character, God's spirit, and actual wisdom.
📚 Historical Context
In the early days of the Christian church in Jerusalem, as described in the Book of Acts, the apostles were overwhelmed with both spiritual leadership and the daily administration of resources, such as food distribution to widows. A complaint arose from the Greek-speaking Jewish Christians that their widows were being neglected, prompting the need for organized help. The apostles decided to appoint seven men who were reputable, filled with the Holy Spirit, and wise to oversee this charitable work, allowing the apostles to devote themselves to prayer and preaching.
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