Welcome to episode nine of Grasp the Bible. In this episode, we conclude our study of the Book of 1 Timothy by covering chapter 6. The title of the message is, “The Church and Its Ministry, Part 2.” We discuss:
- The responsibility of Christian slaves (vv. 1-2a)
- Opposing false teachers (vv. 2b-5)
- The greed of false teachers (vv. 6-10)
- Paul’s final charge to Timothy (vv. 11-16)
- Instructions to the wealthy in the church (vv. 17-19)
- A concluding caution (vv. 20-21)
Key takeaways:
- Although slavery was rampant in ancient times, Paul wanted Christian slaves and masters to act differently from their non-Christian counterparts.
- Timothy was to discharge his responsibilities (and thereby refuting the false teachers) by teaching and urging the true faith handed down by Paul.
- Eternal values must shape our view of temporal things.
- A Christian leader should model virtues of righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance, and gentleness.
- Hope in wealth undermines trust in God.
- Believers have been entrusted with the gospel and must guard this sacred deposit.
Quotable:
A healthy church depends on healthy ministers whose ministry and personal life reflect equally the power of God.
Application:
- No matter what our position in life, Christians are called to think and behave in ways that honor Jesus, and not follow worldly patterns.
- As much as the world promises it, true contentment cannot come from our “stuff.”
- The proper attitude toward wealth that comes from a proper understanding of God.
- We are daily in a fight for our faith. We must constantly be ready for battle against heretical teachings and the teachers who espouse them.
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