#1 timothy

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1 Timothy 6:17-19

Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment. Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share. In this way they will lay up treasure for themselves as a firm foundation for the coming age, so that they may take hold of the life that is truly life.

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But those who desire to be rich fall into temptation, into a snare, into many senseless and harmful desires that plunge people into ruin and destruction.

1 Timothy 6:9

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1 Timothy 4:12

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But godliness with contentment is great gain, for we brought nothing into the world, and we cannot take anything out of this world. But if we have food and clothing, with these we will be content 1 Timothy 6:6-8

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For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out.

1 Timothy 6:7

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You know how as kids we were warned against eating too many sugary treats? We were told that doing so will lead to major health problems, such as cavities, obesity, and diabetes.

Well, did you know that the Bible also warns us against this, but not on a physical, but spiritual level?

The Bible warns us against pursuing anything unrighteous and sinful in the eyes of the Lord. It warns that doing so will lead to death and destruction for the unfortunate souls committing these acts. These can be compared to the sugary sweets and candies we are told to stay away from.

Instead, the Bible instructs us to practice righteousness, love, gratitude, and service towards one another in loving humility. This is righteous in God’s eyes, as it reflects his character and the story of Jesus. These acts can be compared to healthy food that we were told eat, instead of candy and junk food.

Imitating Christ and his character is the way we participate in the spiritual diet that we are all called to. Instead of gorging ourselves on the temporary sweetness of unrighteous, we are called to self discipline and consume only what is good, that being the word of God.

Being in good physical health is of some benefit to us, but being in good spiritual health will benefit us in every way. It’ll pave the way into eternal life and help shine brightly in this world of darkness, leading others to Christ.

Paul explains this in 1 Timothy 4:8, saying, “for while bodily training is of some value, godliness is of value in every way, as it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come”.

Living in line with God’s word will not only save our lives, but the lives of those around us. However, it also works the opposite way.

When we indulge in the sugary sweetness of sin, we affect our lives as well as those around us. Our light goes dim, and we fail to be a beacon to those around us. We become unable to bring others to Christ, since we ourselves aren’t living like we follow him.

This is why God gave us his perfect word and his perfect son, Jesus.

The word is God’s diet plan for us, and Jesus is example of which we must follow. Jesus lived out God’s plan in a way that only one without sin can. He also payed the ultimate price for us to receive the gift of his Father’s grace and forgiveness.

Unlike Jesus, we will all fall into temptation, and seek a bite of treats we know aren’t good for us. We are unable to stick to this diet plan perfectly, but God already thought of that.

It’s through faith in his son, and the grace Jesus secured for us on the cross, that we are made righteous before the Father. It’s because of the one who is perfect that we can become perfect.

It’s through his life that we learn how to stick to this spiritual diet, and gain motivation and help in doing so. It’s by Jesus’ example that we can become spiritually healthy and active.

This helps our lights grow brighter as our will to practice self control grows stronger. That’s the beauty of this diet, the more we stick to it, the less appetizing this world becomes, and we long for the day that we can follow this diet perfectly.

But right now, sticking to it the best we can is enough, thanks to Jesus and his self giving sacrifice on our behalf. As we follow the will of God and stick to this regimen, we slowly become more and more the masterpieces that Jesus designed for us to be since before the world began.

God bless, Jesus loves you ✝️❤️

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Lent: A Call to Hope

This, then, is the third call to conversion: a call to hope, to trust in God and his great promise of eternal life. Let us ask ourselves: Am I convinced that the Lord forgives my sins? Or do I act as if I can save myself? Do I long for salvation and call upon God’s help to attain it? Do I concretely experience the hope that enables me to interpret the events of history and inspires in me a commitment to justice and fraternity, to care for our common home and in such a way that no one feels excluded? Sisters and brothers, thanks to God’s love in Jesus Christ, we are sustained in the hope that does not disappoint (cf. Rom 5:5). Hope is the “sure and steadfast anchor of the soul” [CCC 1820]. It moves the Church to pray for “everyone to be saved” (1 Tim 2:4) and to look forward to her being united with Christ, her bridegroom, in the glory of heaven.

- Pope Francis (2025 Lenten Address). Bolded emphasis added.

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In 1 Timothy 1:19, the Apostle Paul urges Timothy this: "Cling to your faith in Christ, and keep your conscience clear. For some people have deliberately violated their consciences; as a result, their faith has been shipwrecked."

You may also recognize Luke 17:33, where Jesus give us a warning about holding on too tightly to our own lives. Here it is in the NLT: "If you cling to your life, you will lose it, and if you let your life go, you will save it."

If we cling to ourselves, to the ways of this world, we inevitably will lose it. We cannot truly cling to Jesus unless we let go of any unholy, unrighteous things we were holding tightly to. By clinging to Him, we will be lead into a glorious future full of love, joy, peace, & health, & many, many other blessings. It doesn't matter how messed up, cracked, or even broken your past has been. Jesus wants to lead you to a glorious, victorious life. Clinging to Him is a choice we must make daily. His hand is always stretched out offering for us to cling.