“Besides, they get into the habit of being idle and going about from house to house. And not only do they become idlers, but also gossips and busybodies, saying things they ought not to.” – 1 Timothy 5:13 One of the craziest gossip lies that has spread in recent years […]
“For our sake, he made him to be sin who knew no sin so that we might become the righteousness of God in him.” 2 Corinthians 5:21 Jesus said He is the “bread of life.” His body was broken on our behalf as the substitutionary sacrifice for our sins. Notice […]
“…my brethren, rejoice in the Lord!…” Philippians 3:1 “Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!” Philippians 4:4 Interestingly, the Bible did not suggest that we rejoice; it commands us to do so! I will say it again: Rejoice! Philippians 4:4 It’s time to make up your […]
“Do not neglect your gift, which was given you through a prophetic message when the body of elders laid their hands on you.” – 1 Timothy 4:14 In the book “Kingdom Living”, Pastor Tony Evans tells the following story: “A man who was well-to-do enjoyed buying his father unusual and […]
“Those who have served well gain an excellent standing and great assurance in their faith in Christ Jesus.” – 1 Timothy 3:13 In the book “Know Your Why”, Ken Costa writes: “If you stay strong and humble by serving others, worshipping God, and being strong in the Word and watchful […]
“Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity.” 1 Timothy 4:12 Although he had no formal theological education, it has been estimated that Charles Spurgeon preached to ten million […]
“If you point these things out to the brothers, you will be a good minister of Christ Jesus, brought up in the truths of the faith and of the good teaching that you have followed.” – 1 Timothy 4:6 On April 16, 1970, day 6 of ill-fated Apollo 13 mission, […]
“The Spirit clearly says that in later times some will abandon the faith and follow deceiving spirits and things taught by demons.” 1 Timothy 4:1 On July 4, 2023, elite runner Senbere Teferi was just meters away from winning the Peachtree Road Race title in Atlanta again – before taking […]
“Timothy, my son, I give you this instruction in keeping with the prophecies once made about you, so that by following them you may fight the good fight, holding on to faith and a good conscience. Some have rejected these and so have shipwrecked their faith.” 1 Timothy 1:18-19 Lauren […]
“I want men everywhere to lift up holy hands in prayer, without anger or disputing.” 1 Timothy 2:8 Pastor Andy Cook writes the following: “Reading the Bible without applying it to your life can be downright dangerous. On August 3, 1996, Melvin Hitchens, sat on his front porch and read […]
“With joy, you will draw water from the wells of salvation.’ – Isaiah 12:3 Well done, good and faithful servant; you were faithful over a few things, I will make you ruler over many things. Enter into the joy of your lord. – Matthew 25:21 C. S. Lewis recognized the […]
“For we are labourers together with God.’ 1 Corinthians 3:9 The Bible says we must love, honour, and work together. So, why don’t we? Answer is Ego! We like to think we can do everything ourselves – but that’s not reality! There are no supermen or superwomen. So, the question […]
“Then they said, “Come, let us build ourselves a city, with a tower that reaches to the heavens, so that we may make a name for ourselves and not be scattered over the face of the whole earth.” – Genesis 11:4 In his highly insightful work, “Inside Job”, Stephen W. […]
“They must first be tested; and then if there is nothing against them, let them serve as deacons.” – 1 Timothy 3:10 Psychologists have a test for selfishness – it’s called the narcissism test! Narcissism is a personality trait with excessive self-love. In Greek mythology Narcissus was a man who […]
‘Whose weakness was turned to strength; and who became powerful in battle.’ Hebrews 11:34 The writer of Hebrews said: ‘I do not have time to tell about Gideon, Barak, Samson and Jephthah, about David and Samuel and the prophets … whose weakness was turned to strength; and who became powerful […]