Here’s a Trustworthy Saying, part 3
Posted by Chris on February 28, 2010 under Sermons
further studies in I Timothy
Blameless Leaders
- Trustworthy Saying 2 – Whoever aspires to be an overseer desires a noble task (3:1)
- Family and Character
- Deacons: Worthy of Respect
- Deaconess or Wives (I Timothy 3:11)?
- Romans 16:1
Deaconess or Wife?
- We know that Phoebe was a deacon (Romans 16:1)
- The word in I Timothy 3:11 is “wife” or “woman”
- Ordination is not the issue – faithfulness is the issue
- Verse 12 continues profile of deacons
Why Leaders Like This?
- “… you will know how people ought to conduct themselves in God’s household” – 3:14-15
- “… in the last times some will turn away from the true faith …” – 4:1
Hypocrites
- Hypocrisy is alluring because it carries the title of God and gets applause from others
- It does not produce godliness
– Why bother?
– Can’t be perfect
– Focus on outward discipline
Godliness
- Trustworthy Saying 3 – 4:8 or 4:10
- 4:8 – Godliness
- 4:10 – Hope and Salvation
- Our trust (faith) is in the living God who saves us all
Charges
- Reject silly myths – don’t encourage senseless prattle
- Train for godliness – current and eternal benefits
- Teach and be an example
- Do not neglect spiritual gifts