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That we have put our hope in the living God. 1Tim:4:10 This is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance, Paul says. That we have put our hope in the living God. He is not a dead god. Who was part of history or myth and had a weak bone which men could find out to finish his story. He is God who became man to deal with the root problem of man, died as a sacrifice for the penalty of sin which man should have faced. His story doesn't end there. He was raised from the dead because of the sinless perfect life He lived. Because He was blameless, death ( which is a consequence of sin) could not hold Him or defeat Him. Yes He was raised from the dead - this is a trustworthy statement - scientifically and historically proven. He lives even now, for He is eternal. He sits on the right hand side of the eternal King, Father God and intercedes for us. This is the hope that we talk about. That we are praying to a living God. Jesus the only living mediator for us. All other s...
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Godliness

Godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come. 1Tim:4:8 Godliness is God orientedness. It is bringing God in every equation. It is trusting in God in every situation. That is the real fear of God, which is the beginning of wisdom. That will bring promise both for the present life and for the life to come. It makes life simpler. In the middle of tumultuous waves, it brings peace. For the creator, sustainer God is with you in the boat, then why worry! God is with you, is the greatest promise you can have. Are you with God?
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One

For there is one God and one Mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus. 1Tim:2:5 The eternal King; Immortal; Invisible; Only God chose to become a man, so that He could be a mediator between God and man. Not that God could gain anything. But man could benefit everything. So that man could be saved. Out of His love to man He did this Himself. He gave Himself as a ransom for all men. He did not consider equality with God as something to be grasped, to be claimed for His own. He made Himself nothing taking the very nature of a servant. Only He could stand between the Holy God and mankind and intercede, because only He has done this. The Lamb who was slain alone is worthy. The man Christ Jesus. Image courtesy: https://lommen.com/things-to-consider-when-selecting-a-mediator/
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God

1Tim:1:17 Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only God be honour and glory forever and ever. Amen. Eternal. Not created. The Alpha and the Omega. The Beginning and the End. Who exists from time immemorial to time endless. Immortal. No death. Nor does He succumb to decay. Not defined by rules of the end. Who exists beyond. Invisible. Not the age old concept of God is there in everything. Not even the unseen guest of our home. But the omnipresent. He is the Only God. To Him be the honour and glory forever and ever.
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Myths, endless genealogies and meaningless talk

Some have wandered away from these and turned to meaningless talk. 1Tim:1:6 About false teachers - who want to be teachers of the law but they do not know what they are talking about or what they so confidently affirm (v:7). Equally true for the common man like me - a warning that God endorses, not to be involved in myths (v:3), endless genealogies (v:3) and meaningless talk (v:6). Guard your tongue. Interestingly in James where it talks about taming the tongue, the instruction is again to the teachers, that they would be judged more strictly. Why these unnecessary gossip? A gossip is always a gossip; no matter how hilarious it sounds, no matter how informative it looks. Why indulge in meaningless conversations? Let your words be filled with grace, bringing glory to the Almighty. Let it reflect His character. Let it be a source of encouragement to a wandering one who will be plucked out of the very gates of hell. Let it be a signpost for a backsliding one. Let it be filled ...
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Never tire

And as for you, brothers never tire of doing what is right. 2Thess:3:13 Doing right might cost you. Might bring you loss. But never compromise. The Lord loves righteousness. And this is how we show our love to this righteous God. To pursue righteousness. Even in the smallest way. It might look infinitesimal. Especially in comparison to the consequence otherwise. You might lose your job. You might lose your precious relations. Your good will amongst your friend circle might be tarnished. But still never tire of doing what is right. Pursue righteousness.
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Work hard, rather than hardly work

If a man will not work; he shall not eat. 2Thess:3:10 Work hard. Whatever is entrusted to you. Be it physical labour or be it a white collar job sitting in the AC. Be it studying or be it organising things. Be it a small thing that you take up or a bread winning job. Be genuine and hard working. An idle man is not deserving of any wages. An idle man is complacent and proud. An idle man is discontented and dissatisfied. Where as a hard working man is grateful for what he has got. He knows that he has got in his plate is not something he deserves. Let money not be the motivation factor too, for working hard. Whatever you do, do it for the glory of God. So wash your plates genuinely. When you clean the table and set near your room, let God's name be glorified. As unto the Lord, may you do it. When you treat a patient or build a house or develop a programme or play the fiddle, let it be genuine, let it bring a smile on Jesus' face, let it bring glory to the Father. Not ...
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