1 Timothy
This is a collection of devotional posts from the book of 1 Timothy. They are sorted according to when they were written, with the most recent first. To see them in their biblical order, select them from the menu.
Set an Example – 1 Timothy 4:12
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Do you set a good example of the Christian lifestyle to the believers around you? Strive to make your life one that others could safely copy.
Showing Visible Progress in the Faith – 1 Timothy 4:12-16
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Am I growing in my faith? Do others see any growth in me? Should I not be demonstrating visible progress in the growth of my faith?
Don’t Neglect Your Gift – 1 Timothy 4:14
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How has God gifted you to serve within the church? However he has, don't neglect your gift and so hurt the body, as well as yourself.
Watch Your Life and Doctrine Closely – 1 Timothy 4:16
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All believers, not just preachers and teachers, need to watch our lives and doctrine closely. Both for ourselves and those we influence.
Handling an Accusation – 1 Timothy 5:19-20
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As members, or leaders, in a local church, how should we respond to an accusation of sin on the part of our leadership?
Character in Leadership – 1 Timothy 5:22
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How do we select our leaders, especially within the church? Based on their character in leadership? Or how appealing they sound to us?
Avoid Quarreling About Words – 1 Timothy 6:3-5
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It is inevitable that we will disagree at times over what the Bible teaches. But we need to avoid quarreling about words and their meaning.
Godliness with Contentment – 1 Timothy 6:6-8
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Being content with what we have can be challenging. But if we focus on godliness, we can learn to be content, and that is a great gain to us.
Flee Ungodliness; Pursue Righteousness- 1 Timothy 6:11
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As a 'man of God,' I need to flee ungodliness in all its forms. Instead, I should pursue righteousness, godliness, and other godly virtues.
The Good Fight of the Faith – 1 Timothy 6:12
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Paul calls on us to live a much more active life for Christ than we commonly do. Lace-up the gloves and fight the good fight of the faith.
Guard What Is Entrusted to You – 1 Timothy 6:20-21
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We are called to guard the truths of the gospel that have been entrusted to us. Hold tightly to them and pass them on to others.
Saved and Called to a Holy Life by God’s Grace – 2 Timothy 1:9
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God saved us, and called us to live a holy life. And it is by his grace and purpose. The call to holiness is a privilege he gives us.
