Issue 12 - Day 3

1 Timothy 6

1 Timothy 6:2-6
2)  And they that have believing masters, let them not despise them, because they are brethren; but rather do them service, because they are faithful and beloved, partakers of the benefit. These things teach and exhort.
3)  If any man teach otherwise, and consent not to wholesome words, even the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the doctrine which is according to godliness;
4)  He is proud, knowing nothing, but doting about questions and strifes of words, whereof cometh envy, strife, railings, evil surmisings,
5)  Perverse disputings of men of corrupt minds, and destitute of the truth, supposing that gain is godliness: from such withdraw thyself.
6)  But godliness with contentment is great gain.

It sounds like some in Paul’s day were working for believing bosses and taking advantage. Our bosses deserve our respect, especially when they are also our friends. In fact, going the other way, we should respect one another in the body. And this is key, because as believers together we are more aware of each others faults than usual. Pray for your brothers in Christ, rather than criticising.

In addition, how many teachers of the bible prefer to debate meanings of words and questions of obscure parts of scripture. This it seems is more important than hearing the simple truths of God’s word and putting it into practice. Don’t be confused by such, and don’t indulge in the same. Never get stuck in arguments over the bible. State what it says and apply it to your life. Any bit of scripture that you cannot apply to your life today is not for today. All scripture is applicable to our lives, but not always today.
So, be content with what God gives you, focus on doing what he says, and walk in his ways.