Inspiration

A SPIRIT OF POWER

 

2^nd Timothy 1:7: “For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline.” Paul continues, telling Timothy God has saved and called us for His own purpose.

 

Jesus has conquered death and given all who believe life eternal; in humility we walk in strength and power, i.e. we should. We have so much given to us, we should ‘shout from the roof tops’ of our Savior’s saving grace.

 

Let’s live our lives in His love; let’s exemplify Him. It’s much easier to achieve when you are family and to be family all you have to do is: Read the Bible and meet your family after you receive Jesus Christ as your Savior.

 

 

 

 

Inspiration

LOVE OF MONEY

 

1^st Timothy 6:10: “For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil.”

 

I cannot count the number of times I’ve heard people misquote this verse saying, ‘money is the root of all evil.’ People who read the Bible know better. It’s interesting to note the number of things taken out of context or just plain old ignorance; and they try to convince you their view is the right one. The most horrifying part is that they are betting their eternity on ignorance.

 

I’ve heard the expression ‘ignorance is bliss.’ When it comes to your eternal future I don’t think you want to be ignorant, because when it’s too late, it’s too late and ignorance won’t help.

 

Don’t want to be ignorant? Read your Bible.

 

 

Inspiration

RESPONSIBLE FOR FAMILY

 

1^st Timothy 5:8: “If anyone does not provide for his relatives, and especially for his immediate family, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.”

 

It’s too bad society has lost its sense of responsibility; unfortunately we live in a world that seems to shun it. Welfare is the product of irresponsibility; it only spreads the burden of support that should be shouldered by family; yes, there are exceptions.

 

If providing for our family is pleasing to God, how do you think He feels when we don’t? The only way we are going to bring back our sense of responsibility is to be responsible as individuals.

 

Read the Bible, it’s your responsibility to make the right decision.

 

Inspiration

A TRUSTWORTHY SAYING

 

1^st Timothy 4:9-10: “This is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance (and for this we labor and strive), that we have put our hope in the living God, who is the Savior of all men, and especially those who believe.”

 

Paul’s point in this chapter is to stress the importance of discernment; knowing right from wrong, or better said, being able to discern false teachings of the Devil’s helpers. They preach misleading doctrine such as telling their followers not to marry or to abstain from certain foods, (verse 3). Verse 4 says ‘everything God created is good.’

 

There are religions or cults that preach this type of false doctrine today plus many other things that prevent us from knowing the truth. There is a book called, Fast Facts on False Teaching by Ron Carlson and Ed Decker, I would strongly suggest you purchase a copy, if for no other reason than to acquire a bit of education so sorely needed today.

 

Naturally the best book is a book called the Bible by God.