Connected Mcgraw Hill Com Lesson 3
Paul is talking about what has given Timothy spiritual strength. The more we expose our lives to the white-hot sun of his righteous life, the more his image will be burned into our character. Train yourself in godliness, Have nothing to do with profane and foolish tales. Without a mindset on glorifying God, your efforts at discipline will lead to nothing more than empty pursuits. During biblical times, people trained in this manner due to their desire to train light, while avoiding anything that would hinder their efforts. The ESV says, "trained", but the way the NASB says it is better: "nourished". Can't wait to get it. And toward the end of the book in chapter six, Paul commands Timothy to pursue godliness: But as for you, O man of God, flee these things. The value of godliness is incalculable.
Godliness comprehends a genuine fear because without the reverential fear of God there is no genuine spirituality in your life. As a young pastor and during a significant season of controversy, a wise woman who was old enough to be my grandmother said, "Mark, you take care of your character and let God take care of your reputation. " In order for him to pursue the right thing, he has to avoid the wrong thing. We must be aware of ourselves and our sin, and understand our areas of weakness. Here on earth, it brings peace, joy and protection from the perils that are unleashed by ungodly choices that eventually destroy lives, families, churches and even nations. However, training for godliness is far better because of its all-encompassing effects. That will be our experience when we get there. The Word of God is the fuel for godliness, but personal discipline the framework. Bible study and prayer being daily and life-changing. Train yourself in godliness, New Heart English Bible. It is not great talents God blesses so much as great likeness to Christ. Exceptional athletes are known for their exceptional training. Let's see Paul lays this out for us.
It is the structure, stability, and the consistency of the lattice that gives the vine room to grow. 10:15), but is common in classical Greek. Godliness requires feeding on the Word and it demands intentionality. Paul begins by telling Timothy that "if you put these things before the brothers, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus" (1 Tim. M. R. Vincent notes, "Godliness. Round the grand old Jewish history all kind of mythical legends grew up, till for a Jewish student of the Rabbinical schools the separation of the true from the false became in many cases impossible--through all this elaborate and careful but almost profitless study. Train Yourself for Godliness. Our thoughts rise to God, our affections are spiritually placed on God, He becomes the object of our worship, He becomes everything to us and as we gaze upon His face as we become more and more like him. S, and served for over 20 years as missionary in Ecuador and Honduras. Even things that Christians may be free to do, but keep you from running well. We're banking on the living God, Savior of all men and women, especially believers. When we form new habits of obedience and conform to the will of God, our sinful habits and patterns of behavior begin to change. Now, I am not sure if you noticed this, but there are two key ingredients that you need to get in good shape.
But stay away from the godless myths that are passed down from the older women. BIG IDEA: To grow in godliness, we need to eat nourishing spiritual food and engage in vigorous spiritual exercise. Godliness has broader impact and greater longevity. But it continues as the believer sees the myriad of ways in which his or her life changes. The spiritual disciplines include Bible reading, memorization, prayer, fasting, corporate worship, the Lord's Supper, silence, journaling, giving, and acts of mercy.
Feed on the Word (v 6). These stories and teachings may sound interesting, but it leads to speculation rather than solid truth. Bodily training, Paul says, is good. I have always since I was a small child, been very disciplined in pursuing the things that I have set my mind to.
In the words of Woodrow Kroll, The key to godliness is not more knowledge but more obedience. It's a kind of old wives tale. How do we discipline ourselves in order to attain godliness? Don't have anything to do with godless myths that old women like to tell. New Living Translation. In this chapter the apostle foretells a dreadful apostasy which should happen in the last times, the particulars of which he gives; and on occasion of one branch of it, discourses of Christian liberty in eating all sorts of food fit for use; and delivers out exhortations to Timothy to various duties relating to himself, his doctrine, and his charge.
He continues to seek opportunities to be personally involved in world missions. Because of hope in the God who lives and saves. This concept of training stuck out to me, as I knew it well for much of my life. Practice our commitment to live a godly life. Begin by bringing discipline into your life. What you are eating.