Instructions for Timothy as Pastor Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:22-25(NIV) 22 Do not be hasty in the laying on of hands, and do not share in the sins of others. Keep yourself pure. 23 Stop drinking only water, and use a little wine because of your...
Elders, Preachers and Teachers Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:17-21(NIV) 17 The elders who direct the affairs of the church well are worthy of double honor, especially those whose work is preaching and teaching. 18 For Scripture says, “Do not...
A Word about Younger Widows Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:11-16(NIV) 11 As for younger widows, do not put them on such a list. For when their sensual desires overcome their dedication to Christ, they want to marry. 12 Thus they bring judgment on...
Caring for Widows in the Church Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:3-10(NIV) 3 Give proper recognition to those widows who are really in need. 4 But if a widow has children or grandchildren, these should learn first of all to put their religion into...
Treating People with Respect Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:1-2(NIV) 1 Do not rebuke an older man harshly, but exhort him as if he were your father. Treat younger men as brothers, 2 older women as mothers, and younger women as sisters, with absolute...
Watch Your Life and Doctrine Closely Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:15-16(NIV) 15 Be diligent in these matters; give yourself wholly to them, so that everyone may see your progress. 16 Watch your life and doctrine closely. Persevere in them, because...
Life’s Priorities Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:11-14(NIV) 11 Command and teach these things. 12 Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and...
The Value of Godliness Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:7-10(NIV) 7 Have nothing to do with godless myths and old wives’ tales; rather, train yourself to be godly. 8 For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things...
A Charge to Timothy, Pastor in Ephesus Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:6(NIV) 6 If you point these things out to the brothers and sisters, you will be a good minister of Christ Jesus, nourished on the truths of the faith and of the good teaching that...
Dwelling in the Goodness of God Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1-5(NIV) 1 The Spirit clearly says that in later times some will abandon the faith and follow deceiving spirits and things taught by demons. 2 Such teachings come through hypocritical...
