Wednesday Service #58 1 Timothy 4-6 By Josh Monday

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We got a little more heated in ours, but we weren't really mad at each other. We were actually treating each other fairly. And there was two Christians on that one. And this is actually a Christian and atheist, so me being the Christian, him being the atheist, and it actually

ended up being a cordial debate. And you can't ask for, you know, a more respectful person to talk to you, because usually when I debate people that are atheists or that hate God, or they're secularists or secular humanists, it ends up being a little different. You know, we're they don't even allow you to talk, and was called me stupid for being a Christian, you know, just wretch it. So it was really nice to have somebody across from me that that was nice and courteous. You know. I

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hold down the moderation, so really appreciate it. But all right, let's go ahead and get to my notes real quick so I can get ready for this First Timothy chapter four, which I really like First Timothy chapter four because back in the day, I used to pull this up, you know, when talking to people about you know, about certain things that I was trying to go over, you know. So it's nice to actually go through the whole thing with you. So let me just go ahead and do a quick

overview of First Timothy Chapter four. Introduction. First Timothy chapter four is an essential chapter in the New Testament, where the Apostle Paul issues a prophetic warning about the advent of false teachers in the church Church's future. He further encourages Timothy and by extension, all believers to stay spiritually fit, setting an example through godly living. He concludes by outlining the attribute it's a good servant of Christ and the

importance of instructing and encouraging others in the faith. So let me just hop down to my teaching points. There we go, and let me pull up. Let me just pull up on Bible Hub real quick, so you guys can see on the screen, Fir Timothy. Chapter four. Oh yeah, the Super Bowl just happened. I don't know if you guys watch that usually. I don't really watch football that often, but I did watch the Super Bowl, like the second half, and it was very boring. This year. It was very boring.

It was like one of the most boring is Super Bowls ever watched the halftime show, I didn't. I didn't really see too many The good part about it is I didn't really see all the satanic stuff that I normally see, So I'd have to check on some of my conspiracy compadres that that kind of go over that kind of stuff, you know, signs and you know, and and usually like call this is a call for an uprising. As one guy that I he always get breaks that down, so I'll have to check out his stuff and see

what he found. I didn't really get a chance to look at all that because I heard it in the background. But I was just doing dishes because everybody cooked before I got here, you know, so I just had that I'm the one that does the dishes here at the house, so I had a whole bunch of dishes to do. So I was like, you know what, let me catch up on him while this halftime show is going because I don't understand Spanish, so I was just kind of

didn't get a chance to watch it thoroughly. But once I hear a breakdown from one of my friends, I want to maybe do a little breakdown on my show if I see anything crazy. But all right, So one Timothy,

chapter four, The Great Apostasy. Okay, so it says now the Spirit expressively says, in latter times some will depart from the faith, giving he to deceiving spirits and doctrines of demons, speaking lies in hypocrisy, having their own conscience seared with the hot iron, forbidding to marry and commanding to abstain from foods which God created to be received with thanksgiving by those who believe and know the truth.

For every creature of God is good, and nothing is to be refused if it is received with thanksgiving, for it is sanctified by the Word of God and prayer. So here we have a warning against false teachers. Right, so Paul warns, in latter times some will abandon the faith and follow deceiving spirits and things taught by demons one Timothy four, verse one. This highlights the reality of

spiritual deception and the need for discernment. So the Bible provides numerous ammunitions against false teachings, emphasizing the importance of sound doctionrin and the dangers posed by those who distort the truth. These warning are found throughout both the Old and New Testament, underscoring the perennial nature of this threat to the faith community. So even back in the Old

Testament we have a foundation for this. The Old Testament sets the stage for understanding the gravity of false teachings. Deuteronomy thirteen, verses one through three warns against prophets or dreamers who lead people astray, even if their signs or wonders comes to pass. If a prophet, this is what the verse says. If a prophet or dreamer or of dreams arises among you and proclaims a signed or a wonder to you, if the signed or a wonder has

he has spoken to you, come to pass. But he says, let us follow other gods which you have not known, and let us worship them. You must not listen to the words of that prophet or dreamer. This passage highlights the importance of fidelity to God's commandment God's commandments over miraculous signs. The New Testament continues this theme with explicit warnings for Jesus and the apostles. In fact, in Matthew

seven fifteen, Jesus cautions beware of false prophets. They come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they're revenous wolves. This metaphor illustrates the deceptive nature of false teachers, who may appear benign but harbor destructive intentions. The apostle Paul frequently addressed the issues of false teachings in his epistles.

In his Letter to the Galatians. He expresses astonishment that they are so quickly deserving the one who called you by the grace of Christ, and are turning to different gospels, which is not even a Gospel of Galatians one, verses six through seven. Paul's concern is that any deviation from the true Gospel undermines the foundation of faith and the

pastoral letters. Paul provides further guidance on dealing with false teachers in One Timothy four, verses one through two, which is what we happen to be going over, He warns the spirit clearly says in the latter times some will abandon the faith, followed deceiving spirits and things taught by demons. Such teachings come through hypocritical liars whose conscience have ensured with the hot iron. Here, Paul attributes false teachings to

demonic influence, emphasizing spiritual danger apostolic warnings. The apostle Peter also addresses the issue in tewod Peter two, verse one, stating, but there will also but there were also false prophets among the people, just as there will be false teachers among you. They will secretly introduce destructive heresies, even denying the Master who bought them, bringing swift destruction on themselves. Peter's words echo the Old Testament warnings in it from

the continuity continuity of this threat. The apostle John in the Epistles provides criteria for discerning truth from falsehood. In first John four, verse one, he advises, beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God. God, because many false prophets have gone into the world. John emphasizes the need for discernment

and testing of teachings against the truth of Christ. So before I go forward, So this is why it's important for us to read the Bible verse by verse and go over the whole entire Bible in entirety, because then you have something to test it against. Because if you don't have it to you know, if you don't have the word of God to test it against, then what are you going to test it against? Your own opinion, your own thoughts. So going through the Bible verse by

verse like this, then you'll know the truth right. And then as we go into round two, you'll know the truth even further. And as you continue to read the Bible year after year, you're going to have so much faith built up and also so much knowledge that when someone tries to come with you, come to you with a false teaching, then you're not going to be easily deceived. Right.

So that's the whole thing about what John was saying here where he says, beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, because many false prophets have gone into the world. He emphasizes the need for discernment and testing teachings against the truth of Christ. Right, So that's the thing. We have the Bible and we have the Word of God, so

we know what the truth is. But it's up to us to search for the truth, right, for us to go verse by verse and read the whole entire Bible. So that's why I believe that a lot of pastors should be doing this. You know, you should be going verse by verse. Now, it's not the easiest thing in the world. I'll just let you guys know that, even for me. You know, like it's not easy because there's some parts of the Bible that you that that you

go over that takes longer to learn, you know. So it's not it's not easy to teach through the Bible. But the thing is, it is mandatory for Christians to know where they can Where are they going to be able to pull the truth from it? They don't know the Word of God right, So it's very important. So let me continue in these notes. It says the early

Church was vigilant and safeguarding against false teachings. The Jerusalem Council has recorded in Acts fifteen addressed the issue of gentile believers, and then Mosaic law setting a precedent for resolving doctrinal disputes. The church's call to uphold sound doction. As Paul instructs Titus, he holds firmly to the trustworthy message that as it has been taught, so that he can encourage others by sound doction and refute those who

oppose it Titus one, verse nine. The biblical warnings against false teachings serve as a timeless reminder of the need for vigilance, discernment and the adherents of the truth of the Gospel. Believers are called to be rooted in scripture, guided by the Holy Spirit, and committed to the teachings of Christ and the apostles. Okay, so that's the conclusion. There. Another thing that you can kind of look over is let me find it real quick. This is something I

think is important. Hold on really quick. So it is one Timothy six, verse twenty, which we're going to get to. It's, Oh, Timothy, keep that which is committed to thy trust, avoid profane in vain babblings and oppositions of science falsely so called, which some professing have aired concerning the faith. Grace be with thee amen. The first to Timothy was written from Leidesia,

which is the chief city of Figeria Paciitania. Right so, and then two Timothy it says all scripture is given by inspiration of God and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction, and righteousness, that the Man of God may be complete and thoroughly equipped for every good work. Okay, So that's the part I really wanted to read, was that second tymathy part. So it's profitable for doction, for reproof, for correction, right. So that's what I'm talking about there.

So when you know the scriptures, then you can use them and they'll become profitable for doction, for reproof, for correction, for instruction, and righteousness, that the man or woman of God may be complete. Right, it says man here, but you can put if you're a female, then you can put female there too. Okay, perfect. So let's go ahead and check out another thing. It's the characteristics of false teachers.

Let's find out what that is. These individuals are described as hypocritical liars with seared consciousness, understanding that traits help us to identify and avoid false teachings. Let's look up some characteristics of false teachers. False teachers have been a concern for the Christian Church citizens inception. The New Testament provides numerous warnings and deceptions descriptions of these individuals, highlighting their deceptive nature and the dangers they pose to the

faith community. Below. Our key characteristics of false teachers is outlined in the scriptures. So number one deceptive and cunning. False teachers often use deception to lead believers astray. They may appear genuine and sincere, but their teachings are contrary to the truth of the Gospel and Tewo. Crinthree Is eleven thirteen through fifteen. Paul warrens for such men are false apostles, deceitful workers, mascarine and as apostles of Christ.

And no wonder for Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light, it is not surprising that his servants masquerade his servants of righteousness. Okay. Number two distortion of the Gospel. A hallmark of false teachers is the distortion of the gospel message. They may add to or subtract from the

core truths of Christianity, leading to a different gospel. Galatians one, Versus six through seven states, I am astonished how quickly you are deserting the one who called you by the grace of Christ, and turning to a different gospel, which is not even a gospel. Number three Greed and exploitation. Many false teachers are motivated by greed and seek to exploit their followers for financial gain. Second Peter two, verse three wars in their greed, their false teachers will exploit

you with deceptive words. The long standing verdict against them remains in force, and their destruction does not sleep. Number four immortality and lack of integrity. False teachers often lead lives that are inconsistent with the moral teachings of Scripture. Their actions betray a lack of integrity and holiness. Jude one, verse four describes them as ungodly people who pervert the grace of our God into a license for immorality. Oh

I said immortality. It's immorality and lack of integrity. Sorry, immorality and deny are Master, the Lord, Our Master and Lord Jesus Christ. Number five denial of Christ's sovereignty. Critical air of false teachers is the denial of the lordship and divinity of Jesus Christ. Second Peter two, verse one states, but there are also false prophets among the people, just

as there will be false teachers among you. They will secretly introduce destructive heresies, even denying the Master who brought them, bringing swift destruction on themselves. Number six is causing division. False teachers often create division and strife within the church. Their teachings can lead to factions and disputes among believers.

Romans sixteen seven, sixteen seventeen through eighteen. Advisors, Now I urge you brothers to watch out for those who create divisions and obstacles that are contrary to the teachings you have learned. Turn away from them, for such people are not serving our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own appetites. By smooth talk and flattery, they deceive the hearts of the naive. Number seven appeal to human desires. False teachers frequently appeal to the fleshly desires of individuals, promising freedom

while leading them into bondage. Tewod Peter two eighteen through nineteen explains for thy mouth, for they mouth empty boastful words. For they mouth empty boastful words. And by appealing to the lustful desires of the flesh, they entice people who are just escaping from those who live in air. They promise them freedom while they themselves are slaves of depravity. Number eight The final one rejection of authority. A common trait among false teachers is their rejection of the spiritual

and es h ecclesiastical authority. They often set themselves up as the ultimate authority, dismissing the guidance of church leaders. In Scripture Jude one to eight notes, yet in the same way they use dreamers to file their bodies, reject authority and slander glorious being the New Testament. Portrayal of false teachers serve as a cautionary guide for believers urging vigilance and discernment and maintaining the purity of the Gospel and the unity of the church. So that's something Number

six is causing division. So that's something that I'm trying to you know, when I'm actually in a church setting, I try not to do. But there's something that I talk about that, you know, I'm realizing causes a lot of division, which is biblical cosmology or flat earth. You know. I don't think the you know, talking about geocentricity will be as bad, but if you ca it, talk about flatter earth, it causes division. So I'm just learning that, Like, hey,

I'm kind of steadying that. That's why I'm going up to fifty three degrees nor fifty three degrees south find now if there's a symmetry on the earth, you know, and trying to find these things out, because I don't want to cause division, you know, and it's I don't like it at all. I don't like I don't want to do that, you know, And Romans sixteen seventeen the eighteen is kind of letting me know not to be that way. So yeah, so just want to go over

that with you guys. And there was a lot there, I know, but I definitely need you guys to know the characteristics of false teachers, and also the warning against false teachings. That's really good stuff for us to know. Okay, so let me just go over. Let me see if I got the whole thing here. Yep, okay, so let me just go over. A quick description of one Timothy

four versus one through five. What we just read it says One Timothy four to one through five warns of a future falling away from the faith, driven by deceptive spirits and false teachers who promote strict legalism, specifically forbidding marriage and demanding abstinence from certain foods. Paul counters this, stating that all food created by God is good, meant to be received with thanksgiving, and made wholly through prayer.

Apossesey and false doctrine. Paul highlights that in latter time, some will abandon the truth to follow doctrines of demons. These teachers are described as hypocritical, with seared consciousness meaning consciousness meaning that they have become desensitized to truth and righteousness. Sentism accentism as a heresy. The false teachers were promoting extreme accentiism, treating material things like food and marriage as evil they believe that denying physical pleasure led to higher

holiness the goodness of creation. Paul asserts that everything God created is good, not inherently evil. Marriage and food are gifts meant to be enjoyed, not rejected consecration by word and prayer. Foods are deemed acceptable to consume when received with gratitude, sanctified set apart by God's word and prayer. This passage is aimed at correcting false teachers and ephesis that were likely blending legalistic ascetic practices with Christian doctrine.

It serves as a caution against legalism that seeks to earn righteousness through rigid rulers rather than grace. Okay, there we go. Now, let's go ahead and jump down to verses six through eleven. A good servant of Christ, so fe Timothy four. Verse six says, if you instruct the brethren in these things, you will be a good minister of Jesus Christ. Nourish in the words of faith and

of good doction, which you have carefully followed. Don't reject, reject profane in old wives fables, and exercise yourselves toward godliness for bodily exercised profits. A little, But Godliness is profitable for all things, having promise of life that now is and of which is to come. This is a

faithful saying and worthy of all acceptance. For to this end we both labor and suffer reapproach because we trust in the Living God, who is the savior of all men, especially of those who believe these things, command and teach. So excuse me for all my bodybuilders out there, you know, and all my crossfitters and all my gym rats me included. It says for bodily exercised profits a little. So at least it profits a little. That makes me happy. But

it's saying here, but Godliness is profitable for all things. Right, So we can't place our exercise and are working out over godliness. Right So, but at least the bodily exercise profits a little, so that's cool. At least it says, that makes me feel a little bit better about exercising. But we don't want to put exercising ahead of reading the Bible or a head. A good thing to do while you're working out is to listen to pastor preaching, you know, or listen to someone going over the Bible.

Like that's a good thing to do, because then you knock out both at the same time, right, So that's always something that I recommend. But yeah, so it's kind of cool that it actually says that. There. It says, the good servant of Christ. This is in my notes. This is going to be on verse six. It says Paul encourages Timothy to be nourished by the words of faith and sound instruction. Verse Timothy four, verse six. This

underscores the importance of grounding oneself in scripture. The concept of the good servant of Christ is a significant theme in the New Testament, reflecting the qualities and responsibilities inspected of those who dedicate their lives to serving Jesus Christ. This entry explores the biblical foundations, characteristics, and implications of a good servant of Christ, drawing primarily from the teachings of the Apostle Paul and the other New Testament writings.

The Apostle Paul provides a foundational understanding about what it means to be a good servant of Christ and his pastoral epistles and one Timothy four, verse six. Paul instructs Timothy by pointing out these things to the brothers, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, nourished by the words of faith and sound instruction that you have followed. Here, Paul emphasizes the importance of teaching sound DOCTIONN and becoming grounded in the faith as essential qualities of a good servant.

Characteristics of a good servant this is something that we should all know. You know, faithfulness and diligence. A good servant of Christ is characterized by faithfulness and their duties and a diligent pursuit of Godliness. In one Corinthians four, verse two, Paul states, now it is required of stewards that they be found faithful. This faithfulness is not only the action, but also in adherence to the truth of

the Gospel. Sound doction in teaching is another one. The good servant is committed to teaching and upholding sound doctrine and Titus two to one. Paul exhorts, but as for you, speak to things that are consistent with sound DOCTIONN. This involves a deep understanding of scripture and the ability to communicate and effectively to others. Next up, we have moral integrity an example. A good servant of Christ must lead by example, demonstrating moral integrity and a life that reflects

the teachings of Jesus. In one Timothy four to twelve, paulabizis, let no one despise your youth, but set an example for the believers in speech and conduct, and love, in faith and impurity. Servant leadership the model. Another one is servant leadership is number four. The model of servant leadership is central to the role of a good servant of Christ.

Jesus himself exemplified this in Mark ten forty five. For even the son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve and to give his life as a ranser. For many, a good servant leads by serving others, prioritizing their needs above their personal ambition, perseverance and trials. The good servant is resilient in the face of trials and persecution, and two Timothy two, verse three, pauly courages join me

in suffering like a good soldier of Christ Jesus. This perseverance is rooted in the steadfast hope and the promises of God. The role of a good servant in ministry it extends beyond personal piety to encompass a broader ministry within the body of Christ. This includes equipping the saints,

guarding the flock, and promoting unity and love. In summary, a good servant of Christ is a faithful, diligent, morally upright individual who is committed to teaching, sound action, leading by example, and serving the Body of Christ with perseverance and love. This role is vital for the health and growth of the church as it reflects the character and mission of Jesus Christ himself. Yes, and in verses seven through eight, what do we have here but reject profane

and old wives fables and exercise yourself towards godliness. Okay, so it says train yourself to be godly, Paul advises, noting that physical training is of some value, but godliness has value of all things. So training in Godliness is a central theme in Christian discipleship, emphasizing the development of a life that reflects the character and teachings of Jesus Christ.

This concept is rooted in the understanding that believers are called to grow in holiness and righteousness, aligning their lives with God's will as revealed in scripture. Okay, so just want to let you guys know that, and we haven't gone to got the verse twelve yet, but I'll do a quick review. We read in One Timothy six or four, verses six through eleven. One Timothy fourth six through eleven instructs believers, particularly leaders, to prioritize spiritual growth over trivial pursuits,

fostering endurance through sound doction and godly living. Paul emphasizes that while physical training has minor benefits, training in Godliness brings eternal value, urging Timothy to teach these truths, work hard, and set an example despite his youth, nourishment and sound doctrine in verse six, a good servant is constantly nourished by the truths in scripture and sound teaching, rather than wasting time on useless, profane, and silly myths. Training for

Godliness Verses seven through eight. Spiritual discipline is compared to athletic training. While physical exercise is beneficial for the body, spiritual training godliness is far superior because it holds promise for both current life and eternal life. Purposeful labor the motivation is verse ten. The motivation for Christian endurance, labor, and striving is not for earthly gain, but because hope is set on the Living God, who is the savior

of all, especially believers. And then verses eleven and twelve, Timothy is commanded to teach these things with authority, ensuring all his youth. Ensuring his youth does not lead to being despised by being an example in speech, conduct, love, faith, and purity. We haven't read verse twelve yet, but they know through that here in the notes. The passes highlights that true ministry involves a deep commitment to studying, living out, and defending the faith to ensure both personal salvation and

the edification of the church. Now we're going to read verses twelve through sixteen and end chapter four here, take heed to your ministry. Let no one despise your youth, but be an example to the believers in word, in conduct, and love, and spirit, and faith and purity. Till I come give attention to reading, to exhortation to doctionne do not neglect the gift that is in you, which which was given to you by prophecy with the laying on

of hands of the eldership. Meditate on these things, give yourself entirely to them, that your progress may be evident to all. Take heed to yourself and to the doctrine. Continuing them. In doing this, you will save both yourself and those who hear you. Imagine Paul telling you that man Timothy is blessed. Hum he was blessed because if Paul told me that you know, I would I would feel like secure in the gift that God has given me.

You know so. On Timothy four, verse twelve, it says, example in speech and conduct, Timothy has urged to set an example for the believers in speech and conduct, and love and faith and impurity. This call to exemplary living is a timeless principle for all believers. Example, it says,

the example in speech and conduct, It says. The concept of the concept of being an example in speech and conduct is a significant theme in the Bible, emphasizing the importance of living a life that reflects Christian values and teachings. This principle is rooted in the call for believers to embody the teachings of Christ in every aspect of their life, serving as a testament to their faith and a witness

to others. The Biblical foundation. The Apostle Paul and his letters frequently exhorts believers to be exemplary to their and their behavior. In one Timothy four verse twelve, Paul instructs Timothy, let no one despise your youth, but set an example for the believers in speech and conduct, and love and faith and purity these verse. This verse highlights the areas of which Christians are called to be exemplary speech, conduct, love, faith,

and purity. The emphasis on speech and conduct underscores the visible and audible aspects of believers life that can influence others. And we're going to talk about speech. I was going to talk about it, but it's already right here. The Bible places a strong emphasis on the power of words. Proverbs eighteen twenty one states death and life are in the power of the tongue. Those who love it will eat its fruit. This proverb underscores the potential of speech

to build up or tear down. And guys, besides that, nowadays, I mean that thing comes true. Nowadays you could literally cut somebody off on the freeway, and you know, get ups that and use your speech to say something bad and maybe they might see you say you know, a bad word about them or whatever, and there's road rage

and people will kill you for that, you know. And you know, if you walk through certain parts of la you know, or walk through La or you walk through some of these big cities, or and then you you bump into somebody and they ask you, you know, like they they're kind of aggressive with you, and you say

something back to them in a certain way. It literally, life and death are in the power of the tongue, because you could say something to the wrong person, and you know, I've seen a lot of crime shows and a lot of stuff goes down, and you could get killed right there where you stand. If you're in another country where there's violence, you could you could die pretty quickly, you know. So definitely, death and life are in the power of the tongue. Okay, So it says this proverb

underscores the potential of speech to build up or tear down. Obviously, we want to build up. We want to build people up. If somebody cuts you off from the freeway and they can hear you and you say, you know what, God bless you, I apologize, sir, then they're probably gonna go on their way. But as soon as you start coming at them and start tearing them down, then it becomes an argument in a fight. So I've learned. I've learned that it's the way you know, you could say certain

things to make people kind of understand. So if somebody tried to fight me, you know, I could say, you know, I don't fight people here on home soil. I only fight if I have to go to Afghanistan, Kuwait, Iraq, or you know, somewhere in another country and fight for the military only. I don't fight people here. You know. I fought for you when I was overseas, you know, for your freedom. Whatever you want to say to somebody that'll make them go, oh, snap out of it, you know.

Or you know, I only serve Jesus Christ, you know, my Lord and Savior. You know I'm not here to fight or anything like that. You know. So before obviously I was a hot head, you know, would I wouldn't be that way, obviously, be pre pre Christ, right you know, yeah, I guess that's how you say pre Christ or something. Before I was saved, I was a hot head. And now I've learned that it's. First of all, it's not worth it from a human standpoint, but it's definitely not

worth it as a Christian. You can't can't be going down that road anymore, it says James three verses five through six further elaborates on the influence of the tongue, compare it to comparing it to a small fire that can be set a great forest ablaze. Believers are called to use their words wisely, speaking truth and encouragement, as seen in Ephesians four twenty nine. Let no unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building up the one in need and bringing grace

to those who listen. And then conduct is the next one. Conduct and behavior is another critical area where Christ since there called to be examples and Philippians one twenty seven Paul urges the church conduct yourself, saying a manner worthy of the Gospel of Christ. This call to live in a way that reflects the Gospels echo in One Peter two,

verse twelve, or Paul. Peter advises, conduct yourselves with such honor among the gentiles, that though they slander you as evil doers, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day he visits us. Wow role of Jesus and the ultimate example. Jesus serves as the ultimate example of perfect speech and conduct. His life and ministry

provide a model for believers to emulate. In one Timothy two twenty two through twenty two twenty one through twenty two, it is written for for this you were called because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example that you should follow in his footsteps. Okay, So all right, so that's enough there for what we're going over, and let me just go over a quick description of what

we just read in twelve through sixteen. So one Timothy four twelve through sixteen encourages believers, especially younger ones, to overcome potential disdain for their age by living as an example in speech, conduct, love, faith, and purity. Paul urges devoted. Paul urges devoted, consistent and visible spiritual growth, Reminding Timothy that focusing on personal character and proper teaching leads to the salvation of both himself and his listeners. One Timothy four,

verse twelve. Timothy was told not to let his youth cause others to despise him, but to act as a model for all believers in five areas speech avoiding gossip and negativity, speaking the truth, conduct, acting with integrity and public in private love, displaying Christ like a face and kindness, faith, exhibiting trust and obedience to God and purity. Maintaining moral uprightness crucial in a corrupt culture. So we should you should probably write those down. It's speech, conduct, love, faith

and purity. Those are all very important for us to kind of understand, you know. So this is what Paul was telling Timothy, you know, how he could set an example, and obviously those are things that we could take into our own lives and we could try to kind of develop. Right, It's not like it comes natural because the flesh wants to obviously, when someone starts gossiping, sometimes the flesh wants

to hear it and wants to respond to it. Right, Speaking negativity, you know, you could be positive all the time, you know, I try to be positive as much as I can, but sometimes you get it to a breaking point, you know, and when you develop this speech or you know, Christian lifestyle, you could develop it to where you know you don't do that and then speak in the truth you know it is always good, and then conduct behavior, acting with integrity and public and private. That's something that

you also have to shape and develop and work on. Love, displaying christ like affection and kindness. You know, now everybody has that kindness in them. Sometimes you have to develop that right. And then faith, exhibiting trust and obedience to God. We all have to work on our obedience to God right and just try to get developed that as best we can. And then purity maintaining moral uprightness crucial in a corrupt culture. Yes, maintaining moral uprightness, Yes, definitely, that's

something that we need to develop. Next, and verse thirteen focus on ministry. Paul advises devotion to the public reading of scripture, exhortation, and teaching. And then use your gifts in verse fourteen, and do not neglect the spiritual gift given to you. And then visible growth in verse fourteen. Be diligent and fully committed so that progress is evident

to all. And then in verse sixteen it says, watch yourself and doctrine consistently examine your life you're teaching to ensure the alignment the gospel lead into salvation for yourself and your audience. Okay, so there we go. So that is the end of chapter four. First Timothy. Chapter four. Let me go to practical applications for this chapter. Discernment and teaching. This is number one. Regularly evaluate the teachings you encounter against the truth of scripture to guard against deception,

all right, number one. Number two commitment to scripture. Make daily Bible reading and study a priority to nourish your faith and understanding. Number three, pursue godliness. Engage in spiritual disciplines such as prayer, fasting, and worship to cultivate gold life. Okay, so prayer, Yeah, prayer, I'm good. Fasting that's something that I haven't been able to master yet. Fasting it's like I work out so much that well that's just an excuse,

but yeah, I work out a lot. So I work out, and it's like I don't even get a normal hungry. I get so hungry I'm like starving. So I guess that's something I do have to work on. I fasted, like you know, over a night and stuff, you know, like like where I fast until like eleven or twelve. I've done that type of deal where you do like a sixteen to eighteen hour fast. But that's like, like, just like Paul said, that's more for a physical thing. It's not for spiritual if that makes sense. So it's

something I have to work on. You know, I have things to work on too, just like everybody else. It says in worship to cultivate a godly life. Number four is be an example, strive to be a role model in your community, damage in christ Like behavior in all your areas of life. That's a good one. Encourage others, support fellow believers in their spiritual journey, offering encouragement and accountability. So that's the practical applications. Let me go over some

additional scriptures that connect. We have First John. Is it a I don't think it's First John. I think it's yeah, First John four one beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test to spirits to see whether they are from God. That's discernment. And then we have godliness tewod Peter one Versus five through seven, a call to add to faith, goodness, knowledge, self control, perseverance, godliness, mutual affection and love. And then

example in conduct Philippians two, verses fourteen through fifteen. Encouragement to do everything without grumbling, shining like stars in the world. That's something that, yeah, that's something that's definitely we need to develop. I need to develop. I don't really complain a lot, but something comes over you, you know, when you're tired. That's something that I need, you know, probably everybody needs to develop so perfect. So that's the end

of chapter four. That was a lot of information, but some great teaching points there. Let me go over a quick description introduction to one Timothy five. It says First Timothy five is an integral part of the Apostle Paul's first Letter to Timothy, outlining the responsibilities and interpersonal behaviors expected within the church community. This chapter provides guidelines for honoring elders, caring for widows, and the conduct of leaders

and servants. It serves as a blueprint for Christian communities to interact and conduct themselves with respect, honor, and love. So I actually was talking about these verses when I was just when I was debating that gentleman about Christianity being good for society. Remember, I brought this verse up. So let's go ahead. Sorry, don't mean gotta stop that. So it is nine o'five, so we have another hour and five minutes, our ten minutes, I guess it is. Let me get a drink of water. I went that

whole forty five minutes or fifty minutes without drinking any water. Okay, well, let's do this. First Timothy five. It says treatment of church members. Verse one. It says, do not rebuke an older man, but exhort him as a father, younger men as brothers, older women as mothers, younger women as sisters with all purity. So treat all your older men as if their fathers, younger men as brothers, all older women as mothers, and then younger women as sisters with all purity.

That's basically what it's saying there, right, So excuse me. So it's basically talking about respect for elders and leaders. Right. So in my notes, it says, do not rebuke an older man, but appeal him as a father. Treat younger men as brothers, it says one Timothy five, verse one. This verse underscores the importance of respect and familial love within the church community. Right. So, everybody that's at your church, when you see them, you know, these are all my

brothers in Christ. These are all my sisters in Christ. You know. So that's kind of the way, you know, and I guess the elders you can look at them as it says, exhort as a father, So basically just means doesn't mean to say call him your father, like you know, it's saying, exhort him as a father, so basically, treat him as you would treat your father, right, and then treat the younger men as your brothers. And then treat the women as your sisters, not as you know

you're in the church. You're not supposed to be trying to be treating them like, you know, like like a woman at a bar or a club or anything like that. You know, that's it says, with purity, with all purity. So you're treating all of them are sisters in Christ. Everybody has brothers in Christ. And then your elders, you can kind of exhort them as fathers, right, So it says,

it says here in my notes. Respect for elders and leaders as a reoccurring theme throughout the Bible, emphasizing the importance of honoring those who hold positions of authority and wisdom. This respect is rooted in the acknowledgment of their experience, guidance, and the roles they play within the community and the family structure. So this is more talking about verse one. Okay, the Old Testament ly a strong foundation for respecting elders

and leaders. In Leviticus nineteen, verse thirty two, the Israelites are commanded you are to rise in the presence of the elderly, honor the aged, and fear your God. I am the Lord Yahweh. This verse underscores the connection between reverence for elders and rever I'm sorry, yeah, reverence for elders, and reverence for God himself. The act of rising in the presence of the elderly is a physical demonstration of

respect and honor. The Wisdom literature, particularly the Book of Proverbs, frequently highlights the value of listening to and respecting the guidance of elders. Proverbs sixteen, verse thirty one states gray hair is a crown of glory. It is attained along the path of righteousness. The metaphorical language elevates the status of the elderly, associating their age with wisdom and righteousness. Next, respect for leaders. Respect for leaders also emphasize in the

Old Testament. Leaders, whether they are judges, kings, whether they are kings, judges, or prophets, are often set seen as appointed by God to guide and govern his people. In Exodus eighteen twenty one, Moses is advised to select capable men who fear God, are trustworthy, and hate, dishonest gain to serve leaders serve as leaders over the people. This selection process highlights the importance of character and integrity in leadership,

deserving of respect and obedience. In the New Testament One Timothy, the New Testament continues to uphold the principle of respecting others and leaders. In One Timothy five seventeen, Paul and shrucks elders who lead effectively are worthy of double honor, especially those who work hard at preaching and teaching. This passage not only calls for respect, but also suggests that those who serve well in leadership roles are deserving of

additional honor and recognition. The Apostle Peter also addresses the relationship between younger individuals and elders in One Peter five verse five, young men, in the same way, submit yourselves to your elders, and all of you clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because God opposes the proud, but

gives grace to the humble. The exhortation emphasizes the humility and submission is key attitudes in respecting others, and then respect for governing authorities is another one that's in Romans thirteen one through two, which we've gone over. Everyone must submit yourselves to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except that which is from God. Okay, so we've gone over that before. The biblical call to respect elders

and leaders has practical implications for Christian living. It encourages believers to value the wisdom and experience of older generations, to honor those who serve in leadership roles within the church and society, and to maintain a posture of humility and submission. This respec is not blind or uncritical, but is rooted in a recognition of God's order and the roles he has established within his creation. Okay, and then let's go ahead and go to verse three. Now one

Timothy five. Verse three will read three through sixteen. And then I have some notes here. And it says, honor true widows. Honor widows who are really widows. But if any widow has children or grandchildren, let them first learn to show pity at home and repay their parents, for this is good and acceptable before God. Now, she who is really a widow and left alone trust in God and continues in supplications in prayers night and day. But she who lives in pleasure, is dead while she lives.

And these things command that they may be blameless. If anyone does not provide for his own and especially for those of his household, he has denied the faith and is worth worse than an un believer. We'll stop there real quick. Actually, it says, and these things I command that you may be blameless. It says, but if anyone does not provide for his own and especially for those of his household, he has denied the faith and is worth worse than an unbeliever. So we need to really

look at that and understand that as men. I know that women work as well, but I would say that, you know, it's not the It's not that I'm saying that women can't work, but I think that it's anybody. Yeah, so anyone, let's women or men. If anyone does not provide for his own you know, so if you have a family and you're not providing for your family and you're not doing selfish things, uh, and not or maybe leaving your family so that you could go do selfish things,

or maybe you are. You do have money to provide, but you're not providing for your family. Or let's say you got divorced from your significant other, and you're not providing for that family. It says that, you know. It says that you have denied the faith in or worse than an unbeliever. You know. So it's a family responsibility, and it's very very important. So let's go ahead and

go to verse nine. It says, do not let a widow under sixty years old be taken into the number, and not unless she has been the wife of one man well reported for good works, if she has brought up children, if she has lodge strangers, if she has washed the saint's feet, if she has relieved the afflicted, if she has diligently followed every good work. But refuse

this verse eleven. But refuse the younger widows, for when they have begun to grow want and against Christ, they desire to marry, having condemnation because they have cast off their first faith. And besides, they learn to idle, learn to be idle, wandering about from house to house, and not only idle, but also gossip and busybodies, saying these

things which they ought not. Therefore, I desire that the younger widows marry, bear children, manage the house, give no opportunity to the adversary to speak reproachfully, for some have already turned aside after Satan. If any believing man or woman has widows, let them relieve them, and do not let the church be burdened that it may believe those who are really widows. Okay, so it says this chapter, it says care for widows. The care for widows is

a significant theme throughout the Bible, reflecting God's compassion and justice. Widows, often vulnerable and marginalized in ancient societies, are given special attention in the scriptures, and believers are called to provide for their needs. In the Old Testament. God's concerned for widows is evident in the law given to Israel. The Mosaic Law includes specific provisions to protect and support widows.

Deuteronomy are Sorry ten verse eighteen states he executes justice for the fatherless and widow, and loves the foreigner, giving him food and clothing. This verse highlights God's character as a defender of the vulnerable, including widows. The Israelites are commanded not to mistreat widows. In Exodus twenty two twenty two through twenty four. It says you must not mistreat any widow or orphan. If you do mistreat them and cry out to and they cry out to me, I

will surely hear their cry. My anger will be kindled, and I will kill you with the sword. Then your wives will become widows, and your father and your children fatherless. This severe warning underscores the seriousness which God views the mistreatment of widows. The practice of gleaning, as often outlined in Deuteronomy twenty four nineteen through twenty one, also provided

for widows. Farmers were instructed to leave behind some of their harvests for the alien and the fatherless and the widow, ensuring they had access to food and the New Testament, the careful widows continues to be a priority. Jesus himself criticized the religious leaders for neglecting the needs of widows, as seen in Mark twelve, verse forty, where he condemns those who devour widows houses for a show, make lengthy prayers.

These men will receive greater conternation. We went over that, and when we went over Mark, and what they were doing when the husband would die. These church leaders, the religious leaders, were not the church leader, but the religious leaders of that time, which Jesus was condemning, we're going in and taking those houses, so the woman would become a widow. The husband dies, the religious leaders would go in,

they would take those houses. And that's why he said, he condemns those who devour widows houses for a show, make lengthy prayers, right, so they devout they're making lengthy prayers for show, like oh, let me pray over you, pray for your healing and everything. And then the woman's like okay, and then they go in and they take the house. Okay. So they were being uh uh, they were neglecting the needs of widows, and they were also, you know, doing some terrible things. Can then we go

back to the notes. It says their early church took the responsibility of caring for widows seriously, and Acts six, Verses one through six describes how the apostles appointed deacons to ensure that the daily distribution of food was not neglected, particularly for the widows. And you guys got to understand the widows back then, you know, the men would go out and hunt, they would go they would work, you know,

the wives would take care of the children. So if the husband died, the wife it would be it'd be tougher back then in those times for wives to get a job, and especially if they're older widows, and it's obviously they're not going to be able to work, so

it was very tough for them. So it's nice that here in Acts six one through six, also in Deuteronomy twenty four, nineteen through twenty one, and Exodus twenty two, twenty two through twenty four, and then Deuteronomy ten, verse eighteen, that God is having people care for these, for the widows and also for the for the farmers to leave a harvest out, you know, an extra harvest out for

those that are in need. So in Acts sixty one through six, this guy's how Apostles appointed deacons to ensure the daily distribution of food was not neglected, particularly for the widows. This passage illustrates the church's commitment to practical care and justice. And then one Timothy three, verses three through sixteen, which we just read, honor the widows who

are truly widows. Okay, So we have that, and then the consistent biblical mandate to care for widows serves as a reminder of the church's responsibility to uphold justice and mercy. It challenges believers to actively engage in providing for the needs of widows, ensuring that they are not neglected or marginalized within the community of faith. Okay, so, and then

next we have family responsibility. Paul stresses the importance of family responsibility, stating, but if a widow has children or grandchildren, they must first learn to show Godliness to their own family, says. Family responsibility is a central theme in the Bible, emphasizing the roles and duties of each family member within the household. The scriptures provide guidance on how families should function, highlighting the importance of love, respect, and obedience to God's commandments.

The concept of family responsibility is rooted in the creation narrative. In Genesis two twenty four. For this reason, a man will leave his father and mother, will be united to his wife, and they will become one. Flesh. Roles within the family husbands and fathers. Husbands are called to love their wives sacrificially as Christ love the Church, and if he's in five twenty five instruct husbands, love your wife just as Christ love the Church, and give himself up

for her. Fathers are also taught what the spiritual upbringing of their children, as seen in Aphesian six, verse four, Fathers, do not provoke your children to wrath. Instead, bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord. You hear that, fathers, and you hear that husband's right. Wives and mothers. Now I'm also hearing that too, okay, because I'm a father and husband as well wives and mothers.

Wives are encouraged to respect and support their husbands. Aphesians five, verse twenty two through twenty four states, wives submit to your husbands as to the Lord. For the husband's husband is the head of the wife, as Christ is the head of the church, his body of which he is the Savior. Now as the church submits to Christ, so

also wives should submit to their husbands and everything. Mothers play a crucial role in nurturing and teaching their children, as exemplified by the virtuous woman in Proverbs thirty one Children. Children are commanded to obey and honor their parents Aphesian six, verses one through three. Okay, real quick, let me go back the wives and mothers. Also, as long as your

husband is love you like Christ love the Church. And as long as your husband, you know with the children, is bringing them up in the way of the Lord. Then you want to submit to your husbands, right, because because they're doing what they're being the head of their church, they're being like Christ. Right, that's how they have to be. If they're not being like that, and they're out drinking, partying, treating you like crap, beating you and doing all this

other stuff, then obviously it's a whole nother scenario. I would suggest that you get counseling for that and speak to a pastor to church, you know. So, But I'm just saying, husbands need to be loving you like Christ love the church. And also he should he should be doing a spiritual upbringing with the children. Children. Childrens are

commanded to obey and honor their parents. So if there's any children listening, it's Aphesian six, verses one through three says, children, obey your parents and the Lord, for it is right. Honor your father and mother, which is the first commandment. What they promise that it may go well with you and that you may have a long life on the earth. The Bible also addresses responsibility toward extended family in the community. One Timothy five, verse eight worns if anyone does not

provide for his own and especially his own household. He has denied the faith and worse than an unbeliever. This verse highlights the duty to care for one's relatives, particularly the elderly and those in need. Scripture emphasizes the importance

of passing down faith in value to future generations. Deuteronomy six, Versus six through seven instructs these words I am commanding you today are to be upon your hearts, as you shall teach them diligently to your children, and speak to them when you sit at home, and when you walk along the road, when you lie down, and when you get up. This passage understores the responsibility of parents and

still God's commandments and their children. Family responsibility is outlined in the Bible is a comprehensive framework that guides the interactions and duties each family member. It is a divine mandate that ensures the stability and spiritual growth of the family unit, reflecting God's design for human relationship. All that is very important stuff right, And then verses nine through ten,

we weren't over it says qualifications for church support. Widows are to be supported by the church should meet certain qualifications, such as being over sixty and having a reputation for good works. Says in the New Testament, the early Church established galleans providing for individuals, so we kind of went over all that already. I've already talked about providing for or supporting for widow, so I don't need to go over that, And that's going to be nineteen and twenty,

which we have not read. So let me go over a brief description of what we just read. In One tim at the five verses one through sixteen, it provides instructions on organizing church life by treating members like family, respecting elders, and protecting the vulnerable, specifically detailing the church's duty to care for true widows while advising younger widows

to remarry families to support their own. This passage emphasizes respect, purity, and practical care, treating church members as family, and Paul instructs Timothy to address older men as fathers, younger men as brothers, and older women as mothers and younger women as sisters with absolute purity Verses three through five. The churches to support widows who generally alone without family support, and godly as the trust in God Verses four and eight,

Family responsibility families. Children. Grandchildren have the prior primary duty to care for their widows widow relatives. Paul notes that neglecting this duty is worse than being an unbeliever. Supporting younger widows Verses eleven through fifteen, younger widows are advised to remarry manage households rather than being enrolled in the church supportless to avoid becoming idle gossipers or breaking their

commitment to Christ. Criteria for enrollment in verses nine through ten, Widows listed for church support should be over sixty, faithful in marriage, and known for good works such as raising children or showing hospitality. Okay, so now let's go ahead and jump down to verse seventeen. It says we'll do seventeen through twenty five. Let the elders verse seventeen. Let the elders who rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especially those who who labor in the word and doctrine.

For the scripture says you shall not muzzle an ox while it treads out the grain, and the laborer is worthy of his wages. Do not receive an accusition against an elder, except from two or three witnesses. Those who are sinning rebuke in the presence of all that the rest also may fear. Verse twenty one. I charge you, before God and the Lord Jesus Christ, and the elect angels, that you observe these things without prejudice, doing nothing in part with partiality. Do not lay hands on anyone hastily,

nor share in other people's sins. Keep yourself pure. Number twenty three. No longer drink only water, but use a little wine for one's stomach's sake and your frequent infirmities. Some men's sins are clearly evident, preceding them to judgment, but those of some men follow later. Likewise, the good works of some are clearly evident, and those that are otherwise cannot be hidden. Okay, So we have elders and accountability. It says elders who lead are worthy of double honor,

especially those who labor in preaching and teaching. However, they are also held accountable, and acquisitions against them must be handled with care. Okay, let's look at this. It says in the early Christian Church, elders played a crucial role

in the spiritual and administrative leadership in the community. The term elder Prospyteros is often used interchangeably Pospeteris in the Greek is often used interchangeably with overseer epis, epicopphos, and the New Testament, indicating a position of authority and responsibility within the church. Elders were appointed to shepherd the flock, teach sound doctrine, and guard against false teachings. The apostle Paul and his pastor Royal Epistles provides detailed instruction regarding

the qualifications and duties of elders. The qualifications of elders are outlined in one Timothy three, verses one through seven and Titus one, verses five through nine. Elders must be above reapproach, the husband of but one wife, temperate, self controlled, respectable, hospitable, and able to teach. And first Timothy three, verse two. They also must not be given to drunkenness, not violent but gentle, not quarrelsome, and not a lover of money

in verse three. These qualifications emphasize moral integrity, spiritual maturity, and the ability to lead by example. Role and responsibilities. Elders are tasked with shepherding the church, which includes teaching, preaching, and providing spiritual Oversight and Acts twenty twenty eight. Paul exhorts the Ephesian elders, keep watch over yourselves and your entire flock, of which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, but shepherds of the Church of God, which He pursued

with his own blood. This passage highlights the gravity of their responsibility, as they are accountable to God for the spiritual well being of the congregation. The accountability of elders the concept of accountability is integral in the role of elders. They are accountable to God, the church, and each other. James three, verse one warns not many of you should become teachers by brothers, because you know that we who teach will be judged more strictly. This underscores the heightened

accountability that comes with leadership. Elders are also accountable to the church body and one Timothy five nineteen through twenty Paul advisers do not entertain an acquisition against an elder except on the testimony of two or three witnesses, but those who persist in sin should be rebuked in front of everyone, so that the others will stand in fear conclusion. Elders serve as shepherds and overseers within the church, bearing

significant responsibility for the spiritual health of the congregation. Their role requires adherence to high morale and spiritual standards, and they are held accountable to God, the Church, and one another. Through their leadership, elders are called to exemplify christ Like character and guide the church in truth and love. Okay,

so we go back, all right? So One Timothy five Versus seventeen through twenty five provides guidelines for honoring, disciplining, and appointing church elders, emphasizing that worthy leaders deserve double honor, respected financial support for their hard work, but they aren't above accountability. Acquisitions require two or three witnesses, and guilty

elders face public rebuke. While Timothy must be careful not to appoint how hastily, recognizing some sins and virtues aren't immediately apparent, and needs to maintain his own purity while using wine moderately Honoring elders in Verses seventeen through eighteen. Double honor means abundant respect, obedience, and financial support pay for elders who rule well, especially those who preach and

teach diligently worthy labor. This support recognizes their hard, exhausting work and ministry like an ox not muzzled while threshing grain. And then in the verses nineteen and twenty witnesses witness requirement and acquisition against an elder needs proof from two or three witnesses, not just hearsay. Public rebuke if proven guilty, the elders should be publicly rebuked, as their sin is more serious due to their leadership role. Caution in ordination

Verses twenty one through twenty five no partiality. Timothy must not show favoritism with appointing leaders hayc appointments. He should not rush to lay hands or ordain anyone, as some sins or good deeds have become apparent over time. Personal purity, Timothy must keep himself pure and not become tainted by appointing unworthy people. And in verse twenty three through twenty four,

wine for health. A small amount of wine is permitted for Timothy's stomach ailments, showing that moderation is key, not total abstinence from alcohol. Revealed sins. Sins are and good deeds are some people. If some people are obvious while others are hidden and will only come to light light later, so caution is needed. Okay, so there we go. Let me go over some practical applications for chapter five or down the chapter five. So first one, cultivate respectful relationships.

Approach interactions within the church with the same respect and care as you would with family members. Support those in need. Identify and support those in your church community who are truly in need, especially widows and the elderly. Number three, fulfill family duties. Recognize and fulfill your responsibilities to your family members, providing for them as an expression, providing for them as an expression of Godliness. Number four. Honor church

leaders support. Show appreciation and support for church leaders who serve faithfully, while also holding them accountable to biblical standards. Discernment and church support. Exercise discernment and wisdom in how church resources are allocated, ensuring that they go to those who meet biblical criteria. Okay, so we have a and guys, like I always tell you, guys, cult the conspiracy takes care of the hourly wage for me to be here. Right, So all this stuff is for your church leader, like you,

guys's pastor at the church. Okay, it says respect and honor a feast in six verses two through three emphasizes honoring parents, which parallels the respect of elders in the church. And then we have cared for the needy. James one twenty seven highlights pure religion is caring for orphans and widows in their distress. And then accountability of leaders in Hebrews thirteen seventeen speaks of obeying, speaks to obeying it

submitting to church leaders recognizing their role and responsibility. Let me just go ahead and shoot to chapter six, and then do a quick intro for chapter six, says First Timothy six, penned by the apostle Paul, serves as a final instruction guide in the Epistle to Timothy, highlighting Christian conduct, warning against false teachings, the pitfalls of love of money, and the duty of the wealthy and their pursuit of godliness.

The chapter underscores the importance of maintaining a christ centered life amidst the temptations and distractions of the secular world. Just going down to the teaching points here, Okay, there we go. All right, let me go to one Timothy six. Okay, we'll read one in two. Here it says one Timothy six, Let as many bond servants as are under the yoke, count their own masters worthy of all honor, so that the name of God and his doctrine may not be blasphemed.

And those who are believing masters, let them not despise them, because as they are brethren, but rather serve them because those who are benefited. Those who are benefited are believers and beloved. Teach and exhort these things. So respect and honor relationships. Paul instructs believers to show respect to those in authority, including masters, so that God's name and teaching are not discredited. Let's see what's look a little deeper

into this. Respect and honor are foundational principles and Christian relationships deeply rooted in Biblical teachings. These principles are essential for fostering healthy, God honoring interactions among individuals, whether in're familiar marital or communal context. Marital, the Bible emphasizes the importance of respect and honor in various relationships, and the Ten Commandment God instructs honor your father and mother so that your days may be long in the land the

Lord your God is giving you. This commandment underscores the significance of honoring parental authority, which serves as a model for other relationships. In marriage, respect and honor are crucial for a harmonist union. Aphesians five, verse thirty three states, nevertheless, each one of you also must love his wife as

he loves himself. The wife must respect her husband. This verse highlights the reciprocal nature of respect and love, where husbands are called to love their wife selflessly selflessly, and wives are encouraged to respect their husbands. Respect and honor extent broader beyond familiar relationships to the broader church community. Romans twelve, verses verse ten exhorts believers be devoted to one another in brotherly love. I'll do yourselves in honoring

one another. This calls mutual respect and honor, fosters unity and strengthens the body of Christ. Leaders within the church are also to be respected and honored. Hebrews thirteen, verse seventeen instructs, obey your leaders and submit to them, for they keep watch over your souls as those who must give an account. This respect for spiritual authority ensures order and accountability within the church. Respect for authorities In Romans thirteen,

verses one through two, we talked about it earlier. Everyone must sment to their government verse respect in everyday interactions. Respect and honor should permeate all interactions reflecting the character of Christ. Philippians two, verse three says, do nothing out of selfish ambition or empty pride, but in humility, consider others more important than yourselves. This attitude of humility and

selflessness is essential to respecting others. James two, verse one through four warns against showing favoritism, urging believers to treat all individuals with equal respect, regardless of social status. This teaching aligns with the biblical principle that all people are made in the image of God and deserve honor. Conclusion, respect and honor, and relationship are vital components of a

life that reflects biblical values. By adhering to those principles, believers can cultivate relationships that glorify God and exemplify the love and humility of Christ. So in versus so first tim I'll just go over what we went over so far in verses one and two. One Timothy six one and two instructs Christian slaves or bond servants in the Roman world to honor their masters. Both unbelieving and believing

to prevent blasphemy against God's name and doction. The core meaning is to prioritize Christian testimony through respectful, diligent work, rather than couning scandal or abusing spiritual quality to justify disrespect one Timothy six one and two purpose protecting God's reputation. The primary goal is the name of God. Is that the name of God and the Gospel teaching are not reviled or spoken against. In Verse one, slaves are not to give their masters all honor to ensure the Christian faith.

Slaves are to give their masters all honor to ensure the Christian faith is seen as honorable, not rebellious, potentially winning masters. Over verse two, slaves must not disrespect masters who are brothers in faith. Instead, they should work even harder because the benefits of their service will help fellow believers. Cotextual understanding, this passage does not endorse the institution of slavery, but rather offers practical, strategic advice for Christians to live

out their faith in an oppressive system. Now let me ask you guys a question. There is no difference between me working at my job and these people working off their debt. I'm not talking about a slave that was bought from another land and then they bought them and they become a talking about a lot of the people that are bond servant, that are that are slaves or bond servants. It's because they're trying to work off their debt. And that's the way it worked back then, right, But

it's kind of similar to what we're doing now. Right, we're bond servants. Do our job. Excuse me. If you wake up in the morning and you feel sick, you have to call somebody and tell them, hey, I can't come in today, or you will get fired. You know, you have to have an ongoing relationship with your boss. So look at this verse kind of you know and now in this day and age, as being a bond servant to your employer. So you could say employee is

the bond servant, the employer is the master. So when you're at work, God wants to make sure that you're worthy of all honor. So the name of God and his doction may not be blasphemed. And those have who have believing employers, let them not despise them because they are brethren, but rather serve them because those who benefit

our believers in Beloved teach and exhort these things. Right, So the modern application these principles apply to modern workplace relationship, emphasizing that employees should work with integrity to honor God, regardless of the employer's character. I know that's hard. I know that's hard, and that's difficult, but that's just what we're taught to do, you know. And you know Christianity

is not easy, all right. The stuff we learned from the Bible is not always easy because we have the flesh working against the spirit, and your flesh is like, oh, that guy's a jerk. Oh, it's hard to work for. But the Bible is saying, you know, regardless of the employer's character, to try to just do your very best, treating with honor, treating with respect, so that God's name is not blaspheming. Okay, all right, so we went over that. Let's go over one Timothy three through five real quick.

Have some notes. It says error and greed one tim at these six. Verse three says if anyone teaches otherwise and does not consent to wholesome words, even the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the doctrine which accords with godliness. He is proud, knowing nothing, but is obsessed with disputes and arguments over words from which every from which come envy, strife, reveling, evil, suspicions, useless wranglings of men of corrupt minds, and destitute of the truth.

Who oppose that godliness is a means of gain from such, withdraw yourself. Okay, so it says, Paul warns again, this is in my notes. Paul warns against those let me just highlight this, I don't forget. We're rap. Paul warns against those who teach false doctrines and do not agree with the sound and instruction of our Lord Jesus Christ, describing them as conceited and understanding nothing thing. It says.

The Bible provides numerous admonitions against false teachings, emphasizing the importance of sound action and the dangers posed by those who distort the truth. These warnings are found throughout both the Old and New Testament, underscoring the pernelial, perneliate, pernelial nature of this threat to the faith community. We kind of went over this already earlier. Sudden need to go over this again let me go back. So, yeah, we went over earlier, so I don't want to go over

that whole false teaching thing again. So in verse six we haven't read yet, so let me just go over that. So we're in one Timothy six, verse six. It says, now godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain that we can carry nothing out, and having food and clothing with these,

we shall be content. But those who desire to be rich fall into temptation, and they snare and in many foolish and harmful lust, which drown men in destruction and tradition. For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil, for which some have strayed from the faith in their greediness, and pierced himself through with many sorrows. Okay, So this is a contentment and godliness is where it talks about first, and then we'll talk about the dangers

of wealth. Right, It says Paul emphasizes that godliness with contentment is great gain. One Timothy six, verse six reminded us that we brought nothing into the world and we could take nothing out of it. Contentment and godliness are closely intertwined concept within the Christian faith, often discussed together in the context of spiritual maturity and the pursuit of a life pleasing to God. The Bible presents these virtues as essential for believers, offering godid on how to cultivate

them in daily life. Contentment is the state of being satisfied with what one has, regardless of external circumstances. It is a heart posture that reflects trust in God's provision and sovereignty. The apostle Paul speaks to this in Philippians four, verse eleven through thirteen, where he writes, I am not saying this out of need, for I have learned to be content regardless of my circumstances. I know how to

live humbly, and I know how to abound. I am accustomed to any in every situation, to being filled and being hungry, to having plenty and having need. I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me. Paul's words highlight that contentment is not dependent on material wealth or comfort, but is rooted in relationship with Christ. This contentment is learned, is a learned behavior cultivated through reliance on God's strength

and grace. Writer of Hebrews also addresses contentment, urging believers to keep their lives free from the love of money and to be content with what they have, for God has promised, never will I leave you, never will I forsake you Hebrews thirteen five. The assurance of God's presence and provision is foundational to a contended life, and then next we'll talk about godliness. Godliness, on the other hand, refers to a life that reflects the character and nature

of God. It involves living in a way that honors Him, characterized by reverence, obedience, and devotion. The apostle Paul, in his First Letter to Timothy, emphasizes the value of godliness, stating, but godliness with contentment is great gain in one Timothy six, verse six. The pursuit of godliness involves a commitment to spiritual discipline such as prayer, study of scripture, and fellowship

with other believers. It is a life marked by the fruit of the spirit, as described in Galatians five twenty two through twenty three. But the fruit of the spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self control. The relationship between contentment and godliness is symbolic contentment flows with godly life, as one trust in god

goodness and sovereignty is naturally inclined to be content. Conversely, a contented heart fosters godliness as it is free from the distractions and anxieties that often the company that often the accompanied discontent and one him. At these six seven through eight, Paul reminds believers, for we brought nothing into the world, and neither can we carry anything out of it. But if content, but will be content With these The perspective encourages believers to focus on eternal values rather than

temporal possessions, aligning their lives with God's purposes. The Bible warns against the dangers of discontentment and the pursuit of worldly gain, as seen in the Parable of the rich Man and Luke twelve sixteen through twenty one. Jesus cautions against storing up treasures on earth, urging his followers to be rich toward God. In summary, contendment and godliness are

vital aspects of the Christian life, each reinforcing the other. Together, they can lead to a life of peace, joy fulfillment in Christ, reflecting a deep trust in God's provision and a commitment to his ways. Next up, we have the dangers of wealth. The love of money is described as the root of all all kinds of evil, leading some away from the faith and causing many griefs. So it talks about the love of money. Okay, guys, the love of money, right. It's not saying that money, but the

love of it is the problem. It says the dangers of wealth. The Bible addresses the topic of wealth extensively, warning believers of its potential dangers and the spiritual pitfalls that can present. I kind of say this a lot. I said this before when I was talking to this gentleman Jared, he was talking to me on my show, and what he was saying is he was saying that the Bible tries to prevent people from becoming wealthy or making a lot of money, tries to shy people away

from money, right. And I think that this is going to be what this is going to get into here. This is my own speculation. I'm not on my notes. But what happens is when you get money. It is let's say you're a man, you have a wife, and

you have children, and you write a book. For example, like let's say you work a regular job, and then you write a book and all of a sudden that book becomes super powers and you sell, you know, two million copies, three million copies, you know, and then you get all this money that can potentially open up a floodgate of temptation for you, okay, because it's gonna open up a floodgate because if you buy yourself a nice vehicle, Let's say you buy yourself a flunny vehicle, you know,

like Lamborghini or uh whatever. Man, it can cause you to feel pride, right it could. It could. It could cause you to feel important, you know. It could cause you to not be seeking God anymore, you know, because you're seeking self indulgence. Uhl. It could cause you to become lustful because let's say you're like, let's say you have a Lamborghini and you go to Philip Gas. I mean, women are gonna start throwing themselves at you, you know,

so it can it can cause some major issues. So it's not that the Bible is trying to teach you to not have wealth for your kids or take care of your kids. I mean, it definitely teaches you that, But it's about the love of money and the lustful temptations and the idolatry and all the things that it brings. Okay, so that's kind of what they're talking about, but let

me continue here. It says wealth, while not inherently evil, can lead to a variety of spiritual challenges and moral dilemmas if not approach with the heart aligned with God's will. Temptation and idology. One of the primary dangers of wealth is The dangers of wealth is the temptation to prioritize it over one's relationship with God. Excuse me. In Matthew six twenty four, Jesus warns, no one can serve two masters.

Either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money. This verse highlights the risk of wealth becoming an idol, drawing one's devotion away from God. Next, wealth can create a false sense of security, leading individuals to rely on their material possessions rather than God. Proverbs eighteen eleven, the wealth of the rich men is his fortified city. It is

like a high wall in his imagination. This imagery suggests that wealth can deceive individuals into believing they are invulnerable, neglecting their dependence on God for true security, pride and self sufficiency. The accumulation of wealth can foster pride and a sense of self sufficiency, which are contrary to the humility that God desires. In Deuteronomy eight verses seventeen through

eighteen that Israelites are cautioned. You may say in your heart, the power and strength of my hands have made the wealth for me. But remember that it is the Lord God who gives you the power to gain wealth. Neglect of the needy. Wealth can also lead to a neglect of the needy and a lack of compassion for those less fortunate. In one John three point seventeen, it is written, if anyone with earthly possession sees his brother in need, but withholds his compassion from him, how can the love

of God abide in him? This verse underscores the responsibility of those with wealth to use the resources to help others, reflecting God's love and generosity. Spiritual bareness. The pursuit of wealth can result in spiritual bareness, as it may distract from the pursuit of godliness and eternal values and the parable of the soord Jesus describes the seed zone among

thorns as represented of those who hear the word. But the worries of life, and the seafulness of wealth, and the desires of other things can come in and choke the word, making it unfruitful. This parable illustrates how wealth can hinder spiritual growth and fruitfulness eternal perspective. Believers are encouraged to maintain an eternal perspective, recognizing the earthly wealth

is temporary and should not be the ultimate goal. In One tim at these six seventeenth through nineteen, Paul instructs command those who are rich in the present age not to be arrogant, nor to put their hope and wealth, which is so uncertain, but put their hope in God, who richly provides us with the everything for our enjoyment. Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds,

and to be generous and willing to share. Conclusion, the Bible's teachings on wealth serve as a cautionary guide for believers, urging them to approach material riches with wisdom and a heart aligned with God's purposes. By recognizing the potential dangers of wealth, Christians are called to live lives marked by generosity, humility, and a steadfast reliance on God. Okay, let me just

go back. The next we have next notes is going to be actually on verse eleven perfect, So let me go over a brief description what we just read in chapters three through ten. One Timothy six three through ten warns against false teachers who prioritize personal gain over sound doctrine, defining true wealth as godliness combined with contentment rather than material pursuit. Paul emphasizes that the desire for riches leads to ruin spiritual wandering and many sorrows, urging believers to

pursue righteousness instead false teaching and motives. In verses three through five, Paul warns against those who do not agree with the sound words of Jesus Christ and twist the gospel for financial gain. These teachers are characterized as conceded, arrogant, and obsessed with controversies that produce controversies that produce envy, slander,

and division. Godliness and contentment Verses six through eight. True great gain comes from a life of godliness, not material wealth, because people enter the world with nothing and leave with nothing. Basic needs food and clothing are sufficient for contentment the danger of greed. The craving to be rich is a trap that leads to foolish and harmful desires, destruction and ruin the root of all kinds of evil. Verse ten.

Often misquoted, this verse states that the love of money, not money itself, is the root of all kinds of evil. This obsession can lead to wandering from the faith. Contentment. Followers of Christ are encouraged to find satisfaction in God rather than seeking wealth to find joy, which often leads to spiritual discontentment discontent rejecting greed, this passage serves as a call to flee from the temptation to get rich quick mindsets and instead focus on pursuing righteousness, faith, love,

and gentleness. Sound auction teach, and the church must align with the teachings of Jesus and godly living, rather than promoting divisive self doctrins selfish doctrines. Okay, let's go ahead and jump to sixteen or sorry eleven through sixteen. The Good Confession so fe tim at these six Verse eleven says, but you, oh Man of God, flee these things and

pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, and gentleness. Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold of eternal life, to which you are also called and have confessed the good confession, and the presence of many witnesses. I urge you, in the sight of God who gives life to all things, and before Christ Jesus, who witnessed the good confession, before ponscious Pilate, that you keep this commandment without spot blameless until our Lord Jesus Christ appearing, which he will manifest

in his own time. He who is the blessed and only potent. The King of King is the Lord of lords, says Pontit. The King of King's Lord of lords, who alone has immortality, dwelling in the unapproachable light whom no man has seen or can see, to whom be honor and everlasting power a man. So Paul exhorts Timothy to fight the good fight in verse twelve. Okay, I'm sorry, I think I verse eleven, Yeah, we didn't go over the year. Okay, sorry, I have notes for Verse eleven

says pursuing righteousness. Believers are encouraged to flee from these temptations and instead pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, pards of ants, and gentleness. Let's look a little deeper in that pursuing righteousness is a central theme in Christian theology, emphasizing the believer's commitment to living in accordance with God's will and moral law. Righteousness and a biblical sense refers to the quality of being morally right or justifiable, aligning one's life

with God's standards. As revealed in scripture. The pursuit of righteousness is not merely about adhering to set a rule to a set of rules, but involves a transformative relationship with God through faith in Jesus Christ. The Biblical foundation, the Biblical consistency. The Bible consistently calls believers to seek righteousness, and the Old Testament, righteousness is often associated with justice

and ethical conduct. For example, Proverbs twenty one to twenty one states he who pursues righteousness and loving devotion finds life, righteousness, and honor. This verse highlights the blessings that accompany the pursuit of righteousness, including life and honor. And the New Testament, the call to pursue righteousness is intensified through the teachings

of Jesus and the apostles. Jesus in the Sermon of the Mount emphasizes the importance of righteousness, saying, blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled Matthew five, verse six. The beatitude underscore the deep longing and earnest desire for sound characterize a believer's pursuit of righteousness. So conclusion, while the pursuit of righteous is a lifelong journey, it is marked by the assurance

of God's grace and the promise of eternal life. Believers are called to continually seek righteousness, trusting and the transformative power of the Holy Spirit and the redemptive work of Christ. Hold on, let me just make sure I know where I'm at. Okay. The next one was the good fight of faith. So Paul exhorts Timothy to fight the good fight of faith and take hold of eternal life, reminding

him of the good confession he made. So the phrase fight the good fight the good fight of faith is derived from Apostle Paul's exhortation to Timothy and the New Testament. It encapsulates the Christian spiritual struggle and commitment to living a life that honors God admits the challenges and temptations of the world. The primary reference for the good fight of faith is found in One Timothy six, verse twelve, where Paul instructs Timothy fight the good fight of faith.

Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called when you made the good confession before many witnesses. This passage highlights the active and ongoing nature of the Christian life, emphasizing perseverance and dedication. What's the context and meaning In the context of First Timothy, Paul is addressing his young protege, Timothy, who is leading the church in Ephesus. Paul encourages Timothy to remain steadfast in his faith and

to resist the false teachings and material temptations. The good fight is not a physical battle, but a spiritual one, involving the defense and proclamation of the Gospel, adhering to sound doctrine, and the pursuit of righteousness. The term fight in the Greek is a It's a ghana zoo aganazu suggests an athletic contest or a military struggle, indicating the

intensity and discipline required for a Christian life. The faith refers to the faith refers to the body of Christian beliefs, and the personal trust in Jesus Christ as our Lord and savior. The concept of the good fight of faith underscores the reality of spiritual warfare and life of a believer, and Ephesian six twelve reminds Christians that our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of the world's darkness, and

against spiritual forces of evil and heaven the places. Christians are called to engage in this fight by maintaining their faith in the face of trials, temptations, and opposition. This involves the commitment to prayer, studying scriptures, fellowship with other believers, and a life of holiness Hebrews twelve, verses one through

two in conclusion. While the entry does not include a conclusion, it is evident that the good fight of faith is a central theme the Christian life, calling believers to a life of spiritual vigilance, moral integrity, and unwavering commitment to the Gospel. Okay, so let me just go over a hold on what happened here? Okay? All right? Where's that at? Okay, there we go? Did I go? That's five? I want to go six. I want to stay at six and then go to my teaching points. So I'm at the bottom. Okay,

So there we go. Let's go over a brief description where we just read and one tim at the eleven are six eleven through sixteen and instructs believers referred to as man women of God, to actively flee from materialism and sinful false teachings and instead aggressively pursue godly virtues like righteousness, faith, and love, and encourages fighting the spiritual good fight of faith while keeping commandments faithfully until Christ's

sur peering. Verse eleven, believers are urgently Believers must urgently run away from the love of money, greed in the corrupt traits of false teachers, and verse eleven, it says, instead of just avoiding evil, Christians must intentionally chase after godliness, faith, love, patience, and gentleness. In verse twelve, this is a call to fight the good fight of faith, an intense struggle to hold on to truth and defend the faith, not to

be complacent. And then verse twelve, believers are urged to secure they're calling and live with the reality of eternal life and mind, a charge to remain faithful in God's word without compromise until Jesus Christ appears verse fifteen and sixteen, and it concludes by praising Jesus as the blessed and only potent King of Kings, the immortal supreme ruler, reminding Timothy of who he serves. Okay, now let me jump

to verse seventeen. Instructions to be rich. It's said our constructions to be rich, instructions to the rich, not to be rich. I'm sorry, I was like, wow, instructions to be rich. Let me try to check this or no, instructions to the rich. So obviously it's not to me. But I'm rich, you know what. I am rich. I'm rich with family, and I'm rich with love, and I have a wife and I have kids, and I'm so blessed to do Bible studies. So I am rich. And

we're very rich compared to other countries. Actually, so we actually are rich if you compare us to other countries. So we are blessed, so we should appreciate it. Who

am I fooling? Right? Okay? So verse seventeen command those who are rich in this present age not to be haughty nor to trust in uncertain riches, but in the Living God, who gives us richly all things to enjoy, let them do good, that they may be rich in good works, ready to give, willing to share, storing up from themselves a good foundation for the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life. So versus

seventeenth through dieteed instructions for the wealthy. Those who are rich in this president world are instructed not to be arrogant to put their hope and wealth or put their hope and wealth, but to be rich and good deeds, generous and willing to share. So stewardship and responsibility. The Bible consistently teaches that wealth is a gift from God and should be managed wisely. In one Timothy sixteen through seventeen, which we just read, the past has highlight several key

principles for the wealthy. Humility, wealth should not lead to arrogance. The rich are reminded that their security should be in God, not in material possessions. Number two generosity, The wealthier called to be generous and willing to share, using their resources to benefit others and to perform good deeds. Or three eternal perspective. By focusing on good works and generosity of the wealthy lay up treasures in heaven aligning their lives

with eternal values rather than temporal wealth. And then we have warnings against materialism. In Matthew six nineteen through twenty one, Jesus teaches, do not store up yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal, But store up your selves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is,

your heart will be. Also the teaching underscores the transient nature of earthly wealth and the importance of prioritizing spiritual riches. The wealthy are cautioned to guard their hearts against the deceitfulness of riches, which can lead to spiritual complacency and idology. One of the examples they have is in Mark ten seventeen through twenty two. We're talking about the rich ruler. Excuse me, Jesus response, one thing you lack, Go sell everything you own and give to the poor, and you

will have treasure in heaven. Then come follow me. Reveals the necessity to prioritize discipleship over material wealth. Okay, so the Bible's instruction for the wealthy are clear. Wealth is to be held with an open hand, used for the glory of God and the good of others. By embracing humility, generosity, and eternal perspective, the wealthy can navigate the challenges of material abundance while honoring God with their resources. Let me just go ahead and read verse twenty one or twenty

through twenty one. It says, Oh, Timothy, guard with what was committed to your trust, avoiding the profane and idle babblings and contradictions of what is falsely called knowledge by professing it some have strayed concerning the faith. Grace be with you, amen. So that's the end of chapter six. Okay, let me go over a brief description of what we

just read and verses seventeen to nineteen. Chapter six seventeen to nineteen instructs wealthy Christians to avoid pride and instead of trusting in uncertain riches, place their hope in God,

who provides. They are commanded to use their wealth for good works, being generous and sharing, which serves as an investment to a secure eternal future, enabling them to take hold of their life and what is of the life that is truly life and then in One Timothy six twenty through twenty one constitutes Paul's final charge to Timothy, urging him to guard the deposit, the true Gospel, against false, empty, and worldly teachings that lead people away from the faith.

Paul warns against what is falsely called knowledge, like early gnosticism, emphasizing that protecting the purity of the Gospel is essentially to prevent spiritual shipwreck. Guard the deposit. This refers to safeguarding the Orthodox Church faith, which was entrusted to leaders like Timothy. Keeping appear and undefiled. Avoiding irrelevant babble refers to turning away from empty, unprofitable discussions and false teachings

that trivialize holy things falsely called knowledge. This noosis. This likely refers to early forms of narcissism, which claim a higher seeker knowledge, a common threat to the Early Church. Straight from the faith. Paul warns that engaging or entertaining these false teachings causes believers to drift from or shipwreck their faith. Grace be with you. The closing benediction emphasizes that staying true to the Gospel requires divine grace, not

just human strength. There we go, that is the end of chapter six, Let me I have about five minutes. I'm gonna go over some practical applications. Valuate your priorities regularly. Assess whether your life reflects a pursuit of godliness and contentment over material wealth. Number two. Guard against false teachings. Be vigilant in discerning teachings and doctions concerning the alignment

the truth of scripture. Number three. Practice generosity. Look for opportunities to be generous and share with others, reflecting the heart of Christ in your actions. Cultivate Number four. Cultivate contentment. Develop a heart of gratitude and contentment, recognizing that true gain is found in godliness. Number five. Engage in spiritual warfare. Commit to fighting the good fight of faith through prayer,

study of the Word, and fellowship with other believers. Additional scriptures that connect we have Matthew six, verses nineteen through twenty one. Jesus teaches about storing up treasures in heaven rather than on earth. Hebrews thirteen, verse five, encouragement to be content with what you have, for God will never leave or forsake you. Philippians or verse eleventh through thirteen. Paul speaks about learning to be content and all circumstances

through Christ who strengthens him. And then we have Proverbs eleven twenty eight, a warning to those who trust in riches. Who trust and riches will fall, but the righteous will thrive. So there we go. That is the end of chapter six. Amazing. So next week we're gonna be on second Timothy. We'll start, we'll have a great introduction. We'll be on teckwo Timothy. So what a blessing. Thank you guys all for listening.

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So thank you guys so much for joining me this week. That was some deep stuff and a lot of information. So hopefully you guys were able to write some notes on some of that stuff that I was going over, and like I said, this is all good stuff. All the stuff we learned today was good stuff. You know, everything in First Timothy was was great. So thank you guys for joining me. Let me go to an endis

in prayer. So Father God in the name of Jesus, thank you so much for blessing us with his glorious time. Thank you for giving us. You know, first Timothy, we had some amazing stuff we were reading. So I just want you to protect us all against false teachings, assist all of us to teach correctly, and assist me to teach correctly. Also help me with not being divisive with certain things that maybe I could bring up, you know, when it comes to a church setting. Lord, also assist

me in teaching you know anything about biblical cosmology. Lord, I asked that you assist me in teaching correctly, you know, if and also not dividing you know anybody, So if you could, Lord, just please assist us with that, you know, any false teachings that are coming. Allow us to go through the scriptures and to know the scriptures as best as we can. Supernaturally assist us. And then when we go through spiritual warfare, Lord, please be with all of us.

Lord that's listening, that's going through anything, please be with us. Thank you for the job that I have. Thank you for the job that everybody has out there. Thank you for the food that we get to eat, the water we get to drink. You know, it was talking about wealth here in these verses, and I guess some of us might not even know what being rich really is,

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