From the Synoptic Gospels and the Acts of the Apostles 6a. How was the problem...

Explanation

6a.(Acts 6:2-6))

-A complaint was made to the Apostles about discrimination among believers with regards to the welfare of the widows

- This problem came up due to the increase in the number of the early church

- The Apostles informed the brethren that they could not forgo their main task of preaching the word of God to serve tables

- What the Apostles said pleased the whole multitude

- They, therefore, said that competent men should be appointed to be in charge of the daily distribution

- And they would have time to engage in evangelism

- Seven men of good character were to be appointed etc.

6b.

- It reduces people's trust and confidence in leadership

- It creates a feeling of exclusion or rejection in people

- Employees who are discriminated against may feel unappreciated by their employers

- It leads to social vices

- It stifles initiative etc.