Gospel love starts at home and grows outward—real faith isn’t just words, but visible care for family, church, and the truly vulnerable. In a world overwhelmed by need, 1 Timothy 5:1–16 calls us to draw our circles of responsibility with “dots,” not walls: honoring our own, supporting our spiritual family, and always leaving room for those overlooked. Loving well at home builds credibility; opening our gates shows the world Christ’s compassion in action.