1 Timothy Meditation
1Timothy - Paul's Letter of Exhortation to Young Man of God
- Paul urges Timothy to command certain people not to teach false doctrines, and uses the law properly. Beware of controversial speculations a wrong usage of the Word
- Be like Paul to be trustworthy to God - never forget how much grace has shown him
- Fight the good fight by recalling the prophecies once made about you
- Stay first of all in the ministry of intercession for all people (Kings, authority) live peaceful quiet lives in godliness. Purpose is for all people to be saved.
- Become men of prayers without disputing. Women dress modestly and have good deeds, full submission.
- Set up overseers (above reproach, faithful to his wife temperate, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach, not given to drunkenness, not violent but gentle, not quarrelsome, not a lover of money, manage his own family well, children obeys him, good reputation) Deacons (worthy of respect, sincere, not indulge in much wine, not pursuing dishonest gain, clear conscience, be tested, faithful to his wife)
- Church (God's household) is the foundation and pillar of the truth - which is the place to display the mystery of true godliness springs forth
- Beware of deceiving spirits teachings of demons (Gnosticism) Teach the church of good teaching- everything God created is good
- Train yourself to be godly holding promise for both present life and to come.
- Be an example for the believers in speech, conduct, love, faith, purity. Public reading of Scriptures, preaching teaching. Use your gifts (through prophecy)
- Be diligent that everyone may see your progress. Watch your life and doctrine closely.
- Treat Older man gently, treat younger men as brothers, women with absolute purity.
- Treatment of widows younger and older properly
- Respect elders and judge elders with witnesses - do not show partiality.
- Do not be hasty in laying on of hands
- Take care of your body take medicine if necessary
- Slaves respect masters
- Godliness and contentment is great gain. Free from the love of money.
- Fight the good fight of faith and take hold of eternal life (eternal rewards). Keep this command in the sight of God without spot or blame until Jesus comes back- flee from evil pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance, gentleness.
- Teach rich to be humble and lay up treasure above
- Summary of the Letter: Guard what entrusted to your care and leave all the false doctrines
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