Tag: 1 timothy

‘Let as many servants as are under the yoke count their own masters worthy of all honour, that the name of God and his doctrine be not blasphemed. And they that have believing masters, let them not despise them, because

‘But she that liveth in pleasure is dead while she liveth.’ — 1 Timothy 5:6 A life of pleasure used to be the remit of royalty. Now, in the age of technology and media, people can give vast chunks of their

‘Take heed unto thyself, and unto the doctrine; continue in them: for in doing this thou shalt both save thyself, and them that hear thee.’ — 1 Timothy 4:16 Paul the Apostle wrote this letter to Timothy to encourage him to

‘This is a true saying, If a man desire the office of a bishop, he desireth a good work.’ — 1 Timothy 3:1 ‘For they that have used the office of a deacon well purchase to themselves a good degree,

‘I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men;’ — 1 Timothy 2:1 And the most important thing is….? How would you answer that question when it comes to the church?

‘And the grace of our Lord was exceeding abundant with faith and love which is in Christ Jesus.’ — 1 Timothy 1:14 Though ignorant of his error, Paul was a man who blasphemed, persecuted and injured God’s people. He was