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highlighted 1 Timothy 5:11-12 NLT
The younger widows should not be on the list, because their physical desires will overpower their devotion to Christ and they will want to remarry. Then they would be guilty of breaking their previous pledge.
Jan 5
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highlighted 1 Timothy 5:9 NLT
A widow who is put on the list for support must be a woman who is at least sixty years old and was faithful to her husband.
Jan 5
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highlighted 1 Timothy 5:6 NLT
But the widow who lives only for pleasure is spiritually dead even while she lives.
Jan 5
Shirley
highlighted 1 Timothy 5:5 NLT
Now a true widow, a woman who is truly alone in this world, has placed her hope in God. She prays night and day, asking God for his help.
Jan 5
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highlighted 1 Timothy 5:4 NLT
But if she has children or grandchildren, their first responsibility is to show godliness at home and repay their parents by taking care of them. This is something that pleases God.
Jan 5
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highlighted 1 Timothy 5:3 NLT
Take care of any widow who has no one else to care for her.
Jan 5
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highlighted 1 Timothy 5:2 NLT
Treat older women as you would your mother, and treat younger women with all purity as you would your own sisters.
Jan 5
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highlighted 1 Timothy 5:1 NLT
Never speak harshly to an older man, but appeal to him respectfully as you would to your own father. Talk to younger men as you would to your own brothers.
Jan 5
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highlighted 1 Timothy 4:15 NLT
Give your complete attention to these matters. Throw yourself into your tasks so that everyone will see your progress.
Jan 5
Shirley
highlighted 1 Timothy 4:14 NLT
Do not neglect the spiritual gift you received through the prophecy spoken over you when the elders of the church laid their hands on you.
Jan 5
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highlighted 1 Timothy 4:13 NLT
Until I get there, focus on reading the Scriptures to the church, encouraging the believers, and teaching them.
Jan 5
Shirley
highlighted 1 Timothy 4:12 NLT
Don’t let anyone think less of you because you are young. Be an example to all believers in what you say, in the way you live, in your love, your faith, and your purity.
Jan 5
Shirley
highlighted 1 Timothy 4:10 NLT
This is why we work hard and continue to struggle, for our hope is in the living God, who is the Savior of all people and particularly of all believers.
Jan 5
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highlighted 1 Timothy 4:7 NLT
Do not waste time arguing over godless ideas and old wives’ tales. Instead, train yourself to be godly.
Jan 5
Shirley
highlighted 1 Timothy 4:5 NLT
For we know it is made acceptable by the word of God and prayer.
Jan 5
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highlighted 1 Timothy 4:4 NLT
Since everything God created is good, we should not reject any of it but receive it with thanks.
Jan 5
Shirley
highlighted 1 Timothy 4:2-3 NLT
These people are hypocrites and liars, and their consciences are dead. They will say it is wrong to be married and wrong to eat certain foods. But God created those foods to be eaten with thanks by faithful people who know the truth.
Jan 5
Shirley
highlighted 1 Timothy 4:1 NLT
Now the Holy Spirit tells us clearly that in the last times some will turn away from the true faith; they will follow deceptive spirits and teachings that come from demons.
Jan 5
Shirley
highlighted 1 Timothy 3:15 NLT
so that if I am delayed, you will know how people must conduct themselves in the household of God. This is the church of the living God, which is the pillar and foundation of the truth.
Jan 5
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highlighted 1 Timothy 3:11 NLT
In the same way, their wives must be respected and must not slander others. They must exercise self-control and be faithful in everything they do.
Jan 5