Devotions from 1 Timothy

Passage Read: 1 Timothy 1-2 Meditation Verses: 2:1-4 We are to pray for rulers and authorities and all men, that we might lead peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and dignity. This is pleasing to God, who desires that all men be saved and…

Passage Read: 1 Timothy 3-4 Meditation Verse: 3:6 An overseer must not be a novice, or else he will become puffed up and fall into the devil's own judgment. The devil exalted himself to be equal with God, refusing to follow God's orders, even though…

Passage Read: 1 Timothy 5-6 Meditation Verses: 6:2-3 There are many things taught in Scripture that men today consider backwards, and that is their excuse to turn away from such teachings. A slave serving well, especially if his master is a believer? The master should…

Passage Read: 1 Timothy 1-2 Meditation Verses: 2:1-4 Paul wants us making requests and praying for everyone, especially kings and all those in authority, with thanksgiving, so that we could live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. Paul links this to men…

Passage Read: 1 Timothy 3-4 Meditation Verses: 3:8-9 This is a high standard for deacons. They have many of the same requirements as elders, and they must hold firmly to the deep truths of the faith with a clear conscience. What are the deep truths…

Passage Read: 1 Timothy 5-6 Meditation Verses: 6:6-10 Godliness with contentment is great gain. My greatest desire needs to be to grow in godliness, not grow my bank account or earthly assets. I came into the world with nothing, and I will leave the world…

Passage Read: 1 Timothy 1-2 Meditation Verses: 1:6-7 The goal of all Christian teaching and discussion should be to promote love from a pure heart, good conscience and sincere faith. But some stray from these things, the result being that they are caught up in…

Passage Read: 1 Timothy 3-4 Meditation Verse: 3:6 One of the greatest enemies of faith is pride. To encourage someone in such a way that promotes their own pride, that causes them to inflate their own view of themselves, is not the act of a…

Passage Read: 1 Timothy 5-6 Meditation Verse: 6:1 All believing slaves are to regard their own masters as worthy of all honor, so that the name of God and Paul's teaching may not be spoken against. Whether their master is a believer or not, whether…