The answer
Social work in the early Church was based on scripture. It’s principles of social work were:
a. Loving God and others, along with social justice.
b. Caring for the common interest of all humankind, without ignoring the individual
interests of everyone, as much as possible.
c. Working equally with everyone, without favoritism to a particular sex, social class,
or talent.
d. Each member honors the other, and respect is given to all with dignity, without
allowing the humiliation of any person.
e. Respecting human freedom for people to express themselves as ambassadors of
Christ and heavenly stewards.
f. Dedicating one’s talents and sanctifying them, no matter what they are.
g. Having every member of the Church positively contributing to the society and the
Church so that every member of the Church may be fully utilized. This is achieved by inspiring the spirit of true leadership in every member accompanied by humility and the sense of responsibility and commitment.
Fr. Tadros Yacoub Malaty