1 Timothy 1:1-7

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If you could write a letter to

any biblical figure and ask

them a series of questions

knowing they would respond,

who would it be and why?

This letter is from Paul,

an apostle of Christ Jesus,

appointed by the

command of God our

Savior and Christ Jesus,

who gives us hope.

1 Timothy 1:1 NLT

I am writing to Timothy, my true son

in the faith. May God the Father and

Christ Jesus our Lord give you grace,

mercy, and peace.

1 Timothy 1:2 NLT

When I left for Macedonia, I urged

you to stay there in Ephesus and stop

those whose teaching is contrary to

the truth.

1 Timothy 1:3 NLT

Don’t let them waste their time in

endless discussion of myths and

spiritual pedigrees. These things only

lead to meaningless speculations,

which don’t help people live a life of

faith in God.

1 Timothy 1:4 NLT

Don't become devoted to

something that leads to endless

speculations, wastes your time,

and doesn't help you live a life

of faith in God.

Paul's cultural examples

do not invalidate his

principles for today.

Don't become devoted to

something that leads to endless

speculations, wastes your time,

and doesn't help you live a life

of faith in God.

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Is there something you

have made a huge priority

in your life that isn't a

priority for God?

The purpose of my instruction is that

all believers would be filled with love

that comes from a pure heart, a clear

conscience, and genuine faith.

1 Timothy 1:5 NLT

1. Be filled with love that

comes from a pure heart

2. Have a clear conscience

3. Have a genuine faith

But some people have missed this

whole point. They have turned away

from these things and spend their

time in meaningless discussions.

1 Timothy 1:6 NLT

Most people who emphasize

behavior over love, love to

tell other people about

someone else's behavior.

Don't think it falls entirely on

you to change someone else's

mind. Leave some room for the

Holy Spirit to work.

When we become obsessed with an

issue, to the point of arguing and

causing division, it says more

about our lack of faith in God than

it does about our commitment to

right belief and right practice.

They want to be known as teachers of

the law of Moses, but they don’t

know what they are talking about,

even though they speak so

confidently.

1 Timothy 1:7 NLT

1. Start with love

1. Start with love

2. Check your motives

1. Start with love

2. Check your motives

3. Act in faith