Devotions

“Women must likewise be dignified, not malicious gossips, but temperate, faithful in all things” (1 Timothy 3:11). Not malicious gossips, but temperate and dignified, is what it says.  This is…

“These men must also first be tested; then let them serve as deacons if they are beyond reproach” (1 Timothy 3:10). We all need testing.  This is not something negative,…

“Deacons likewise must be men of dignity, not double-tongued, or addicted to much wine or fond of sordid gain, but holding to the mystery of the faith with a clear…

“And he must have a good reputation with those outside the church, so that he will not fall into reproach and the snare of the devil” (1 Timothy 3:7). A…

“He must be one who manages his own household well, keeping his children under control with all dignity” (1 Timothy 3:4) The first thing to always remember is that no…

“An overseer, then, must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, temperate, prudent, respectable, hospitable, able to teach, not addicted to wine or pugnacious, but gentle, peaceable, free from…

“It is a trustworthy statement: if any man aspires to the office of overseer, it is a fine work he desires to do” (1 Timothy 3:1). There is honor for…

“But women will be preserved through the bearing of children if they continue in faith and love and sanctity with self-restraint” (1 Timothy 2:15). Are we all not preserved when…

“For it was Adam who was first created, and then Eve.  And it was not Adam who was deceived, but the woman being deceived, fell into transgression” (1 Timothy 2:13-14).…

“But I do not allow a woman to teach or exercise authority over a man, but to remain quiet” (1 Timothy 2:12). If this is from the Lord, then it…