Today is a beautiful day, because Paul’s advice to Timothy applies today, “O Timothy, guard the deposit entrusted to you. Avoid the irreverent babble and contradictions of what is falsely called ‘knowledge,’ for by professing it some have swerved from the faith. Grace be with you.” (1 Timothy 6: 20-21 ESV) Faith #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Today is a beautiful day, because Paul urges Timothy to take hold of eternal life, “For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evils. It is through this craving that some have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many pangs. But as for you, O man of God, … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because we are to provide for family, “But if anyone does not provide for his relatives, and especially for members of his household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.” (1 Timothy 5:8 ESV) Faith #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Today is a beautiful day, because “Let no one despise you for your youth, but set the believers an example in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity.” (1 Timothy 4:12 ESV) Faith #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Today is a beautiful day, because “Now the Spirit expressly says that in later times some will depart from the faith by devoting themselves to deceitful spirits and teachings of demons, through the insincerity of liars whose consciences are seared,” (1 Timothy 4:1-2 ESV) Faith #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Today is a beautiful day, because Paul gave Timothy the requirements for serving as deacon, “Deacons likewise must be dignified, not double-tongued, not addicted to much wine, not greedy for dishonest gain. They must hold the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience.” (1 Timothy 3:8-9 ESV) Faith #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Today is a beautiful day, because Paul was sent to reach the Gentiles, “For this I was appointed a preacher and an apostle (I am telling the truth, I am not lying), a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and truth.” (1 Timothy 2:7 ESV) Faith #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Today is a beautiful day, because “This charge I entrust to you, Timothy, my child, in accordance with the prophecies previously made about you, that by them you may wage the good warfare, holding faith and a good conscience.” (1 Timothy 1:18-19a ESV) Faith #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Today is a beautiful day, because the forgiveness of Christ overcomes my past record, “I thank him who has given me strength, Christ Jesus our Lord, because he judged me faithful, appointing me to his service, though formerly I was a blasphemer, persecutor, and insolent opponent. But I received mercy because I had acted ignorantly … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “The aim of our charge is love that issues from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith.” (1 Timothy 1:5 ESV) Faith #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday