specially for those of his own house, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel” (1 Tim. 5:8). Paul enjoins broad duties on the Christian man. Generally the Christian must provide for “his own.” That is, he must provide for all his servants as well as his family members.13 But above all, the Christian must provide for his own family members.14 A Christian has a particular obligation to his relatives when they need support. One’s own “house” may include distant relatives as well as immediate