“I solemnly charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus and of His chosen angels, to maintain these principles without bias, doing nothing in a spirit of partiality” (1 Timothy 5:21).
Without bias is the instruction. That is a hard thing to do which is why an elder needs to be all of the things we have heard in this Epistle. All for the sake of the church and the one with whom these things are true. Temperance is needed and an eye for what is right and true. These are not trivial or even temporal matters, but are a matter of eternal life for the ones for whom these things apply.
Sometimes Lord I trivialize what is important and make important what is trivial. Help me understand that You are dealing with forever. I cannot even understand this fully, but help me prioritize these matters such that I do not let the trivial things have more weight than the matters that impact Your bride, the church, and the sheep that are influenced by all that I say or do.
Lord Jesus, You have come to guide me into all righteousness. Lead me this day in the way of truth so that I would do what is right and apply the principles You have been teaching me. Let me do these things without partiality or bias. Help me look to You in all circumstances so that I would do what is right according to You and the Word that You have given. Lead me day by day to become more like You. Amen.
