1 Timothy 6:11-16 B4 Live the Christian life consistently C1 Verse 11 D1 We are to run away from evil things. D2 We are to seek and cultivate righteousness, godliness, faith, love, perseverance, and meekness. E1 The Greek word diligently follow/pursue is διώκω diṓkō. It means to run after and by application depending…
Devotional Notes Romans 12 B1 What does this mean? C1 Do Not Conform to the World’s Ways D1 There are only two ways to live our life in this world. This would include one’s worldview and lifestyle. What one believes is how they live public and private. E1 God’s way can be understood…
1 Timothy 6:6-10 B3 Material wealth C1 Even though many have the idea that being rich equals a person pleasing to God, God has a different thought—godliness with contentment is great gain. Godliness is a greater good than money, for we leave riches behind when we die, but godliness and its fruits are recognized…
1 Timothy 6:1-5 B1 Paul continues the pastoral responses to various congregational issues. B2 Employers and employees C1 Servants (I’ve already answered the question about slavery and the Bible). C2 The application of this for most of us today is employee and employer relations. Some thoughts: D1 Employers: E1 Treat them properly and…
Depression B1 According to an article written in April 2020, we find C1 Defined: “Namely, depression, commonly referred to as “major depressive disorder,” is a medical illness that actively affects the way people feel, behave, and think. Depression is known for causing numerous feelings of sadness, hopelessness, a loss of interest, and more. Eventually,…
[All emphasis below is mine] Compliance B1 Definitions C1 Willing to comply; submissive; willing to do what someone wants. (Source) C2 Psychological definition: Compliance Definition: Compliance refers to an overt, public action performed in accordance with a request from an external source. The request can be from another person(s) or from an object, such…
Devotional Notes Romans 10 B1 What does this mean? C1 Righteousness by the Law and by Faith Contrasted D1 Paul mentions that it is his heart’s desire for all Israel to be saved. This desire is the highest possible desire. It is also God’s heart desire. Luke 19:10 GNB The Son of Man came to…
1 Timothy 5:24-25 B7 God does notice our actions C1 Sinful actions D1 God knows the heart, the motive, the attitude, as well as the action/deed. D2 People do not always know all these things. Some are obvious; some are hidden. E1 Obvious F1 A public crime. F2 Known, recorded, and given as evidence…
1 Timothy 5:23 B6 About wine C1 God is against anything that lessens our judgment. C2 For health some take medicine which may have a side effect that clouds judgment. We understand this, so does God. C3 For Timothy’s health was recommended for his health. D1 The Greek word for wine is οἶνος oînos.…
Devotional Notes Romans 8 B1 What does this mean? C1 We Need to Live by Our Holy Spiritual Nature Not Our Fleshly Nature D1 “…in Christ Jesus.” Some have difficulty with the idea of “in” Christ Jesus. E1 Picture a set, say, a circle. E2 Label it Christ Jesus. E3 Put a dot somewhere…