Daily Meditations on the Bible / We stand with Israel
Such teachings come through hypocritical liars, whose consciences have been seared as with a hot iron.
Summary: What is the Gospel and what isn’t? This is the question that Paul wants us to be able to answer with confidence.
If I am being honest, I have to admit that writing meditations on Paul’s letter to Timothy is difficult.
Continue reading “1 Timothy 4:2 – Discerning Truth”
They must keep hold of the deep truths of the faith with a clear conscience.
Summary: Paul’s reference to the “deep truths of the faith” and a “clear conscience” point to things that only the eyes of faith can see.
When we read Paul’s words, we are always looking through the lens of the translators who make it possible for us to read the Bible in English. Translating from Greek is not an easy task, and translators sometimes have to make hard choices when selecting their words.
Continue reading “1 Timothy 3:9 – The Eyes of Faith”
… and a good conscience …
Summary: Having a good conscience is another way of saying we are protecting our heart from being hurt by our own hand.
Let’s begin by putting today’s passage back into context:
Continue reading “1 Timothy 1:19b – Heartfelt”
… and a good conscience…
Summary: Paul’s words are intended to guide us to a better understanding of godly love (agapē). The second key to success that he provides deals with having a good conscience.
Where are we again? (It is easy to get lost in these word studies…)
Paul’s whole sentence reads, “The goal of this command is love, which comes from a pure heart and a good conscience …”
Continue reading “1 Timothy 1:5c – Conscious of Conscience”