2 These people are hypocrites and liars, and their consciences are dead.
3 They will say it is wrong to be married and wrong to eat certain foods. But God created those foods to be eaten with thanks by faithful people who know the truth.
4 Since everything God created is good, we should not reject any of it but receive it with thanks.
5 For we know it is made acceptable by the word of God and prayer.
6 If you explain these things to the brothers and sisters, Timothy, you will be a worthy servant of Christ Jesus, one who is nourished by the message of faith and the good teaching you have followed.
7 Do not waste time arguing over godless ideas and old wives’ tales. Instead, train yourself to be godly.
8 “Physical training is good, but training for godliness is much better, promising benefits in this life and in the life to come.”
9 This is a trustworthy saying, and everyone should accept it.
10 This is why we work hard and continue to struggle, for our hope is in the living God, who is the Savior of all people and particularly of all believers.
11 Teach these things and insist that everyone learn them.
12 Don’t let anyone think less of you because you are young. Be an example to all believers in what you say, in the way you live, in your love, your faith, and your purity.
13 Until I get there, focus on reading the Scriptures to the church, encouraging the believers, and teaching them.
14 Do not neglect the spiritual gift you received through the prophecy spoken over you when the elders of the church laid their hands on you.
15 Give your complete attention to these matters. Throw yourself into your tasks so that everyone will see your progress.
16 Keep a close watch on how you live and on your teaching. Stay true to what is right for the sake of your own salvation and the salvation of those who hear you.
I Timothy 4:1-16
There is coming a time when people won't adhere to the truths that are taught in God's Holy Word, the Holy Bible. I believe we are in those days and I believe we are in those perilous times that were to occur just before the Lord Jesus Christ returns to this earth bringing the Kingdom of God to full completion.
The devil is stirring up trouble in the Church. Satan uses people who have never received the truth of God's Word to cause division among the believers of the Lord Jesus Christ. Where can recognize them by their fruit. They may twist Scripture to fit their own way of life and they hate it when they are confronted by the absolute truth that is revealed in God's Holy Word.
Any congregation that fails to stand upon God's Holy Word has failed to follow the absolute truth of God and has ceased being His Church. Those who have placed their faith and trust in the Lord Jesus Christ must stand up for the truth of God's Word no matter what the cost even if it means death.
The Word of God is sharper than a double edged sword and it never returns to us void. The Word is powerful and it is a lamp to our feet and a light to our path. We must never compromise the Word of God for it is the truth of God, our Maker, our Creator, and our Savior.
I pray that the Lord would give us the courage to speak up against any of the devil's schemes and those he is using to further his cause of spreading lies and division. I pray that God would remove those who cause division from the Church in accordance to His will and in His way.
Lord,
We praise Your Name.
May we stay true to Your Word and not back down from the truth.
Lead us by Your Holy Spirit into all truth.
In Jesus Name we pray,
Amen.
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