1 Timothy 6:11-12 – Household Words:

GODLY YOUTH. 1 Timothy 4:12; 6:11-12.

What is Paul’s advice to young Timothy about how to be a successful young disciple and pastor? Previously I discussed a passage about men who would be elders and deacons. Paul’s first letter to Timothy provides a similar list (3:2-14), then provides a list for older widows, for younger women, and even for slaves. FinallyContinue reading “GODLY YOUTH. 1 Timothy 4:12; 6:11-12.”

LET’S KEEP THE MAIN THING THE MAIN THING. 1 Timothy 4:1-2,7

Churches once had a slogan: keep the main thing the main thing. That means—Focus on Jesus. DO NOT be distracted by the little side issues that scream for your attention every day. As one pastor puts it: “We don’t want to be Christians that jerk our heads around and yell, ‘Squirrel!’”[1] What side issues areContinue reading “LET’S KEEP THE MAIN THING THE MAIN THING. 1 Timothy 4:1-2,7”