October 19th, 2023
Let’s read & reflect on 1 Timothy chapter 6.
A LITTLE BACKGROUND –
The letter of 1 Timothy was written by the older apostle Paul to the younger Timothy of how to lead in the local church. This book provides amazing insight not only how to live out the Christian faith in the church but also in daily life. Chapter 6 records the culmination of what Paul is sharing of godly wisdom. This is imparting of faith by the Holy Spirit to the next generation.
ZOOM in to Vs. 6 – 10. What is great gain? What does Paul warn Timothy of pursuing? Write down in your journal what God is speaking to you from this text.
ZOOM in also on Vs. 17 – 19. God gives us freely all things to enjoy and the fruit of a Spirit-empowered disciple is becoming generous and willing to share with one another.
PAUSE AND REFLECT –
Prayerfully seek to utilize your material resources as a testimony of the eternal versus worldly priorities. If accumulated possessions on earth have no eternal value, where should be our focus? Someone has well said, “We cannot carry anything with us when we die, but we can send them on ahead.”
WRITE OUT A PRAYER–
In your journal, write out a prayer expressing to God what You desire to become generous with what He has generously given to you to enjoy.
A LITTLE BACKGROUND –
The letter of 1 Timothy was written by the older apostle Paul to the younger Timothy of how to lead in the local church. This book provides amazing insight not only how to live out the Christian faith in the church but also in daily life. Chapter 6 records the culmination of what Paul is sharing of godly wisdom. This is imparting of faith by the Holy Spirit to the next generation.
ZOOM in to Vs. 6 – 10. What is great gain? What does Paul warn Timothy of pursuing? Write down in your journal what God is speaking to you from this text.
ZOOM in also on Vs. 17 – 19. God gives us freely all things to enjoy and the fruit of a Spirit-empowered disciple is becoming generous and willing to share with one another.
PAUSE AND REFLECT –
Prayerfully seek to utilize your material resources as a testimony of the eternal versus worldly priorities. If accumulated possessions on earth have no eternal value, where should be our focus? Someone has well said, “We cannot carry anything with us when we die, but we can send them on ahead.”
WRITE OUT A PRAYER–
In your journal, write out a prayer expressing to God what You desire to become generous with what He has generously given to you to enjoy.
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