ALL SCRIPTURE GOD BREATHED.
In both the first and second Timothy, Paul reinforces, clarifies, and amplifies the charge he has given Timothy verbally.
See Tim 1:4.
Note how many times the word “charge” is used by Paul to Timothy.
A CHARGE … Don’t teach any other Doctrine but teach what is True Doctrine.
A CHARGE … To have a good conscience and a pure heart.
A CHARGE … To fight a good warfare.
A CHARGE … To teach willingly.
A CHARGE … To live a blameless life.
A CHARGE … To those ho are rich in this world’s goods.
These charges are before God, Jesus Christ, and the “Angels.” (A word that is also used to mean “Ministers of churches.”)
What is this charge?
It means to … Guard something that Paul has committed to him in the sight of the Lord Jesus. A “Deposit”, which is the Gospel of our Lord Jesus. 1Timothy 11,19. This is the Christian Faith. The truth is in Christ Jesus.
Paul had fought the “good fight” and kept “the faith.” He had “finished the course” which God laid down for him.
But what of the future?
He is solemnly giving to Timothy the responsibility to guard the priceless, vital Gospel to preserve it, protect it and continue to proclaim it.
We have also been charged with guarding and depositing this Gospel into the lives of people we can trust so they will teach others.
Another term Paul uses for the Gospel.
That is term called, “THE FAITH” which is … “Christian Truth.” that must be guarded.
For in the Latter times, some people will depart from the faith. So we must “Be Bold in the faith.”
Be “Nourished by the faith.”
Look after our family so that they will not… “Deny the Faith.”
Not to follow after money that will cause many to… “Err from the Faith.”
( Make a mistake or do something wrong.)
He warns that we as well as dear Timothy are not to allow Science to take the place of our faith.
This has already happened in our schools and Universities today. Science has replaced faith.
Sin is not sin but human error. A mistake that doesn’t need repentance.
Saying that the Blood of Jesus is a “Slaughter House religion.”
So we keep our minds pure so that true faith in our Lord Jesus Christ may not be corrupted. We are to be wise unto Salvation and keep the Faith.
DOCTRINE.
We learn a great deal in this epistle about… Teaching, Teachers, and Doctrine.
Teaching and Doctrine in the Greek is the same word for “Deposit.” So we must guard this Deposit with our very own lives by keeping it Pure and Sound.
We are to “Live” the Doctrine and don’t allow it to be blasphemed. Stay close to the Truth of the Gospel and follow it.
That is why Paul is encouraging Timothy to gather around him people who were, “APT TO TEACH.”
They were to be men above reproach, Elders who would rule well at home and those whom they would teach.
They must choose Faithful people because when the Word of God is taught properly, it prospers both in the life of the teacher and the receiver.
We must teach “The Word,” which is totally Inspired by God and is profitable for teaching and correction. So, as Timothy, we must be … Instant in and out of season, reprove, rebuke, and exhort with all patience and teaching.
The time has come when men teach “another doctrine.” They have become vain talkers and given place to evil spirits that have seduced them away from the Truth to fulfil their worldly lusts.
We are bombarded with a watered-down Gospel.
Look at the worldliness in our churches today.
They accept homosexual Pastors. Immorality, where people are “Partners” but not married.
They believe a fake gospel of “Works”
Where the Pastor’s authority is over- ruled by the Deacons.
Where legalism takes the place of Love and Grace.
Many Churches have become lucrative businesses, teaching that riches are more important than helping the poor and widows.
Then, there is a total acceptance of the ungodly practice of Abortion. God forbid!
They teach, “Another Gospel.” And many are deceived thereby.
GODLINESS.
True Godliness happens after salvation. It is the Practical side of our Christian lives. Here are two encouraging verses to help us to godly lives in Christ Jesus.
“BODILY EXERCISE PROFITS FOR A LITTLE TIME, BUT GODLINESS PROFITS FOR ETERNITY.”
I Tim 3:16.
(Paraphrased.)
Think about this next time you work out in the Gym: “Is the Gym more important than my spiritual health?”
“GODLINESS WITH CONTENTMENT IS GREAT GAIN.”
Chapter 5:6.
We must not have a “mere form” of Godliness as it will deny real Godliness, which has the Power to change lives.
Sadly Paul laments that some Christians have “turned aside” and made shipwreck of their own lives.
Some people have “Turned to Satan” and have been led astray, causing them to “Miss the Mark” of their high calling in Christ Jesus.
There is a “breakdown” in our Churches, which causes a “breakaway” from the pure Word of God.
These last days we live in are grievous times, so precious Christian, please,
“GUARD YOUR HEART WITH ALL DILIGENCE.
FOR OUT OF IT, FLOWS ALL THE ISSUES OF LIFE.”
Proverbs 4:13
Hold fast to the Doctrine, the Charge, the Faith, the godliness mentioned in this book of Timothy so you may say, with the great Apostle Paul….
“I HAVE FOUGHT THE GOOD FIGHT.”
“I HAVE RUN THE RACE,”
“I’VE KEPT THE CHARGE.”
“I’VE KEPT THE FAITH.”
“I HAVE FINISHED THE COURSE AND WITH JOY, I WILL MEET MY LORD AND SAVIOUR JESUS CHRIST.”
Come soon Lord Jesus!!
Amen.
I sincerely pray that you will remain faithful until His Glorious Coming again. Then, you will receive the “Crown of Life” laid up for you.
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