Shirley

highlighted 1 Timothy 5:22 NLT

Never be in a hurry about appointing a church leader. Do not share in the sins of others. Keep yourself pure.

almost 6 years ago

Shirley

highlighted 1 Timothy 5:20 NLT

Those who sin should be reprimanded in front of the whole church; this will serve as a strong warning to others.

almost 6 years ago

Shirley

highlighted 1 Timothy 5:17 NLT

Elders who do their work well should be respected and paid well, especially those who work hard at both preaching and teaching.

almost 6 years ago

Shirley

highlighted 1 Timothy 5:16 NLT

If a woman who is a believer has relatives who are widows, she must take care of them and not put the responsibility on the church. Then the church can care for the widows who are truly alone.

almost 6 years ago

Shirley

highlighted 1 Timothy 5:14 NLT

So I advise these younger widows to marry again, have children, and take care of their own homes. Then the enemy will not be able to say anything against them.

almost 6 years ago

Shirley

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.

almost 6 years ago

Shirley

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.

almost 6 years ago

Shirley

highlighted 1 Timothy 5:6 NLT

But the widow who lives only for pleasure is spiritually dead even while she lives.

almost 6 years ago

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.

almost 6 years ago

Shirley

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.

almost 6 years ago

Shirley

highlighted 1 Timothy 5:3 NLT

Take care of any widow who has no one else to care for her.

almost 6 years ago

Shirley

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.

almost 6 years ago

Shirley

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.

almost 6 years ago

Shirley

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.

almost 6 years ago

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.

almost 6 years ago

Shirley

highlighted 1 Timothy 4:13 NLT

Until I get there, focus on reading the Scriptures to the church, encouraging the believers, and teaching them.

almost 6 years ago

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.

almost 6 years ago

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.

almost 6 years ago

Shirley

highlighted 1 Timothy 4:7 NLT

Do not waste time arguing over godless ideas and old wives’ tales. Instead, train yourself to be godly.

almost 6 years ago

Shirley

highlighted 1 Timothy 4:5 NLT

For we know it is made acceptable by the word of God and prayer.

almost 6 years ago

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