Tag Archives: 1 Timothy

1 Timothy 1:7 Affirmation

1 Timothy 1:7 They want to be teachers of the law, but they do not know what they are talking about or what they so confidently affirm. Have you noticed the number of people who want to teach us everything about so many subjects? Climate, eating, makeup, home decorating, house remodeling, social justice, “Green” living,Continue reading “1 Timothy 1:7 Affirmation”

Contentment – 1 Timothy 6:19

1 Timothy 6:19 In this way they will lay up treasure for themselves as a firm foundation for the coming age, so that they may take hold of the life that is truly life. Wealth management. I think too often we spend too much time on poverty management! At least that was my life forContinue reading “Contentment – 1 Timothy 6:19”

Wine – 1 Timothy 5:23

1 Timothy 5:23 Stop drinking only water, and use a little wine because of your stomach and your frequent illnesses. Some people have problems in life caused by the use of substances that alter the person’s reality. It can be a really good brownie or methamphetamine. Both will alter your mood, one leading to theContinue reading “Wine – 1 Timothy 5:23”

Diets – 1 Timothy 4:4-5

1 Timothy 4:4-5 For everything God created is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving, because it is consecrated by the word of God and prayer. I am glad that I don’t need to eat a very restrictive diet. I can eat almost anything. I have even eaten scorpionsContinue reading “Diets – 1 Timothy 4:4-5”

Censorship – 1 Timothy 3:16

1 Timothy 3:16 Beyond all question, the mystery from which true godliness springs is great: He appeared in the flesh, was vindicated by the Spirit, was seen by angels, was preached among the nations, was believed on in the world, was taken up in glory. We live in a day of censorship. Facebook posts getContinue reading “Censorship – 1 Timothy 3:16”

Expressed Differences – 1 Timothy 2:8-10

1 Timothy 2:8-10 8 Therefore I want the men everywhere to pray, lifting up holy hands without anger or disputing. 9 I also want the women to dress modestly, with decency and propriety, adorning themselves, not with elaborate hairstyles or gold or pearls or expensive clothes, 10 but with good deeds, appropriate for women who profess to worshipContinue reading “Expressed Differences – 1 Timothy 2:8-10”

Sidetracked – 1 Timothy 1:18-19

1 Timothy 1:18-19 18 Timothy, my son, I am giving you this command in keeping with the prophecies once made about you, so that by recalling them you may fight the battle well, 19 holding on to faith and a good conscience, which some have rejected and so have suffered shipwreck with regard to the faith.  ItContinue reading “Sidetracked – 1 Timothy 1:18-19”

1 Timothy 6:17 – Wealth?

1 Timothy 6:17 Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment. Wealth sometimes gets a bad rap. It can be a tremendous toolContinue reading “1 Timothy 6:17 – Wealth?”

Life and Doctrine

1 Timothy 4:15-16 15 Be diligent in these matters; give yourself wholly to them, so that everyone may see your progress. 16 Watch your life and doctrine closely. Persevere in them, because if you do, you will save both yourself and your hearers.  Christianity is a public belief system. It can’t be lived in a way thatContinue reading “Life and Doctrine”