1 Timothy 1 (NIV)
1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the command of God our Savior and of Christ Jesus our hope,
2 To Timothy my true son in the faith:
Grace, mercy and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.
Timothy Charged to Oppose False Teachers
3 As I urged you when I went into Macedonia, stay there in Ephesus so that you may command certain people not to teach false doctrines any longer 4 or to devote themselves to myths and endless genealogies. Such things promote controversial speculations rather than advancing God’s work—which is by faith. 5The goal of this command is love, which comes from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith. 6 Some have departed from these and have turned to meaningless talk. 7 They want to be teachers of the law, but they do not know what they are talking about or what they so confidently affirm.
8 We know that the law is good if one uses it properly. 9 We also know that the law is made not for the righteous but for lawbreakers and rebels, the ungodly and sinful, the unholy and irreligious, for those who kill their fathers or mothers, for murderers, 10 for the sexually immoral, for those practicing homosexuality, for slave traders and liars and perjurers—and for whatever else is contrary to the sound doctrine 11 that conforms to the gospel concerning the glory of the blessed God, which he entrusted to me.
8 We know that the law is good if one uses it properly. 9 We also know that the law is made not for the righteous but for lawbreakers and rebels, the ungodly and sinful, the unholy and irreligious, for those who kill their fathers or mothers, for murderers, 10 for the sexually immoral, for those practicing homosexuality, for slave traders and liars and perjurers—and for whatever else is contrary to the sound doctrine 11 that conforms to the gospel concerning the glory of the blessed God, which he entrusted to me.
The Lord’s Grace to Paul
12 I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has given me strength, that he considered me trustworthy, appointing me to his service. 13Even though I was once a blasphemer and a persecutor and a violent man, I was shown mercy because I acted in ignorance and unbelief. 14 The grace of our Lord was poured out on me abundantly, along with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus.
15 Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners—of whom I am the worst. 16 But for that very reason I was shown mercy so that in me, the worst of sinners, Christ Jesus might display his immense patience as an example for those who would believe in him and receive eternal life. 17 Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory for ever and ever. Amen.
15 Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners—of whom I am the worst. 16 But for that very reason I was shown mercy so that in me, the worst of sinners, Christ Jesus might display his immense patience as an example for those who would believe in him and receive eternal life. 17 Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory for ever and ever. Amen.
The Charge to Timothy Renewed
18 Timothy, my son, I am giving you this command in keeping with the prophecies once made about you, so that by recalling them you may fight the battle well, 19holding on to faith and a good conscience, which some have rejected and so have suffered shipwreck with regard to the faith.20 Among them are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I have handed over to Satan to be taught not to blaspheme.
Praise the Lord!
When we are spirit-filled and spirit-led, our Loving Lord opens in us avenues that will brighten even the gloomiest moment of our lives.
How would you react if at this very instance, your life is in a mess-- no work, no house, your son's education is on-hold, you are all suspended in animation (still in waiting), no assurance of the future?
That is my life and my family's situation right now.
The beautiful part, my family and I are clinging tightly in the Lord's loving arms. We are not seeing this as something to wear us down, or to make us not move, but rather, we pray and continues to pray that our Loving Lord will continue to show His will for our lives-- mine and my whole family as well.
That is how God moves-- in the most difficult times, He will give you the wisdom to carry on, He will give you the strength and empowerment to move on, He will comfort you, He will shield you from all the blazing arrows of the enemies, and what I am most grateful of, He always let you feel you are so loved, love beyond measure.
Ponder this:
My family's stand--we have God in us, I am not making up stories, I am just sharing how our life is when we made God to be the center of our lives, and what I claim-- an immeasurable life is a life spent with God.
How about you?
When we are spirit-filled and spirit-led, our Loving Lord opens in us avenues that will brighten even the gloomiest moment of our lives.
How would you react if at this very instance, your life is in a mess-- no work, no house, your son's education is on-hold, you are all suspended in animation (still in waiting), no assurance of the future?
That is my life and my family's situation right now.
The beautiful part, my family and I are clinging tightly in the Lord's loving arms. We are not seeing this as something to wear us down, or to make us not move, but rather, we pray and continues to pray that our Loving Lord will continue to show His will for our lives-- mine and my whole family as well.
That is how God moves-- in the most difficult times, He will give you the wisdom to carry on, He will give you the strength and empowerment to move on, He will comfort you, He will shield you from all the blazing arrows of the enemies, and what I am most grateful of, He always let you feel you are so loved, love beyond measure.
Ponder this:
My family's stand--we have God in us, I am not making up stories, I am just sharing how our life is when we made God to be the center of our lives, and what I claim-- an immeasurable life is a life spent with God.
How about you?
Have a blessed day :)
Bible in a Year:
Read the Bible in One Year- Here's a reading plan where you and I can focus on God's Words everyday....to make it a habit, make it a practice, Amen :)
Read with me; God speaks to us through His words :)
February 28, 2012-
1 Kings 3-4; 2 Chronicles 1; Psalm 72
Today is the day :)
Read with me; God speaks to us through His words :)
February 28, 2012-
1 Kings 3-4; 2 Chronicles 1; Psalm 72
Today is the day :)
If you have not received Jesus Christ yet in your heart, today is the day. May you embrace His love and His gift :)
"Lord Jesus, I believe You are truly the Son of God. I confess that I have sinned against You in thought, word, and deed. Please forgive all my wrongdoing, and let me live in relationship with You from now on. I receive You as my personal Savior, accepting the work You accomplished once and for all on the cross. Thank You for saving me. Help me to live a life that is pleasing to You. Amen." (ref prayer by: Dr. Charles Stanley, InTouch Ministry)
Why am I doing this? "Lord Jesus, I believe You are truly the Son of God. I confess that I have sinned against You in thought, word, and deed. Please forgive all my wrongdoing, and let me live in relationship with You from now on. I receive You as my personal Savior, accepting the work You accomplished once and for all on the cross. Thank You for saving me. Help me to live a life that is pleasing to You. Amen." (ref prayer by: Dr. Charles Stanley, InTouch Ministry)
Simple...."I am driven by the eternal destiny of others."
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