Train Yourself To Be Godly
The Spirit clearly says that in later times some will abandon the faith and follow deceiving spirits and things taught by demons. Such teachings come through hypocritical liars, whose consciences have been seared as with a hot iron. They forbid people to marry and order them to abstain from certain foods, which God created to be received with thanksgiving by those who believe and who know the truth.
For everything God created is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving, because it is consecrated by the word of God and prayer.
If you point these things out to the brothers and sisters, you will be a good minister of Christ Jesus, nourished on the truths of the faith and of the good teaching that you have followed.
Have nothing to do with godless myths and old wives tales; rather, train yourself to be godly. For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come. This is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance. That is why we labor and strive, because we have put our hope in the living God, who is the Savior of all people, and especially of those who believe. 1 Timothy 4:1-10
For everything God created is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving, because it is consecrated by the word of God and prayer.
If you point these things out to the brothers and sisters, you will be a good minister of Christ Jesus, nourished on the truths of the faith and of the good teaching that you have followed.
Have nothing to do with godless myths and old wives tales; rather, train yourself to be godly. For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come. This is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance. That is why we labor and strive, because we have put our hope in the living God, who is the Savior of all people, and especially of those who believe. 1 Timothy 4:1-10
If there ever was a time when demonic teachings were rampant, it is now. It is clear from what we see in many places of worship around the world that many church leaders have abandoned the pure unadulterated word of God and absolute faith in Christ to teach strange doctrines that have nothing to do with Scripture. The Scripture describes such teachings as coming from "hypocritical liars whose consciences have been seared as with a hot iron." Paul urges Pastor Timothy to ensure that his congregation is nourished on the truths of the faith and of the good teaching which he himself has been following.
The question is: How does one deal with all the lies, deception and demonic teachings that are being peddled around in the name of Christ? Paul gives us the answer: "Train yourself to be godly." Training yourself to be godly means you must purposely follow a spiritual regimen that leads to holiness and righteous living. Righteous living coupled with other disciplines such as prayer, reading the word, and faith is a bulwark against all the demonic activities that are destroying the faith and lives of many Christians.
The Church is filled with many broken and hurting people who have been misled by their spiritual leaders. The only way to keep spiritually healthy is to personally train yourself to be godly. The value of godliness is incalculable. Here on earth, it brings peace, joy and protection from the perils that are unleashed by ungodly choices that eventually destroy lives, families, churches and even nations. In heaven, our godliness on earth will not go unrewarded either.
So, train yourself to be godly because the profits are immense.
The question is: How does one deal with all the lies, deception and demonic teachings that are being peddled around in the name of Christ? Paul gives us the answer: "Train yourself to be godly." Training yourself to be godly means you must purposely follow a spiritual regimen that leads to holiness and righteous living. Righteous living coupled with other disciplines such as prayer, reading the word, and faith is a bulwark against all the demonic activities that are destroying the faith and lives of many Christians.
The Church is filled with many broken and hurting people who have been misled by their spiritual leaders. The only way to keep spiritually healthy is to personally train yourself to be godly. The value of godliness is incalculable. Here on earth, it brings peace, joy and protection from the perils that are unleashed by ungodly choices that eventually destroy lives, families, churches and even nations. In heaven, our godliness on earth will not go unrewarded either.
So, train yourself to be godly because the profits are immense.
Prayer: Lord, these are days of much spiritual confusion and deception. Please help me to train myself to be godly so that I can distinguish truth from falsity and what is of your Spirit from teachings that are demon-inspired. Amen.