Six times in this letter Paul mentions the word godliness. 2:2 he mentions that by submitting to rulers we may live godly lives. 3:16 he explains that godliness is a pillar for life in the fellowship. 4:8 Paul points our that physical training has benefit in this life but that godliness benefits ou now and through eternity. 6:5 Paul explains that some have mistakenly assiciated godliness with personal profit. 6:6 he makes it clear that contentment must be combined with godliness. And in his last mention in 6:11 Paul calls Timothy to pursue godliness. A challenge that modern believers should take up as well.
It took me about 10 minutes to read this passage.
Stuart
Saturday, August 29, 2009
1 Timothy 4-6
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