More Instructions for Timothy as Pastor Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:20-21(NIV) 20 Timothy, guard what has been entrusted to your care. Turn away from godless chatter and the opposing ideas of what is falsely called knowledge, 21 which some have...
A Word to the Wealthy Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:17-19(NIV) 17 Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with...
Fight the Good Fight Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:11-16(NIV) 11 But you, man of God, flee from all this, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance and gentleness. 12 Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life...
Godliness with Contentment Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:3-10(NIV) 3 If anyone teaches otherwise and does not agree to the sound instruction of our Lord Jesus Christ and to godly teaching, 4 they are conceited and understand nothing. They have an...
Slaves and Masters Who are Fellow Believers Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:1-2(NIV) 1 All who are under the yoke of slavery should consider their masters worthy of full respect, so that God’s name and our teaching may not be slandered. 2 Those...
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...
