Daily Meditations on the Bible / We stand with Israel
[but set an example for the believers] … in love…
Summary: Setting an example with our words and deeds is commendable. Making sure that our example is worthy of our Lord Jesus is a challenge.
Paul’s instruction to Timothy so far includes the following: “… set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love…”
Continue reading “1 Timothy 4:12d – Godly Love “
[but set an example for the believers] … in conduct…
Summary: What we say and what we do are both important. What is best is when the two match up.
So far, the whole passage we are looking at reads:
“Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct…”
Continue reading “1 Timothy 4:12c – Faith & Feats”
[but set an example for the believers] … in speech…
Summary: Paul provides a list of ways believers should be an example to others. The first item on his list is “speech.”
In our meditation on 1 Timothy 4:11, we took a close look at the context of Paul’s words, “Command and teach these things.” Authority in the Body of Christ is not universal. We each have authority over our own bodies, but when it comes to the Body of Christ, we submit to a higher authority — that of Jesus Christ.
Continue reading “1 Timothy 4:12b – Word Power”
… and every tongue acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord,
Summary: Verbal acknowledgement is powerful.
Part of exalting Jesus to the highest place is proclaiming his name … out loud. The “out loud” part is important.
“Why?” you ask. Well, let’s explore …
Continue reading “Philippians 2:11a – Say it — Jesus Christ is Lord!”