Lust, the good and bad

“… Lust for money brings trouble and nothing but trouble…”

(1 Timothy 6:9-10 MSG)

HOWEVER,

A desire for Christ will bring us all the riches we can manage and will build us a treasure that will last – gaining eternal life that is truly life, life eternal. 

(Adapted from 1 Timothy 6:17-19 MSG)

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Good or bad...

“The sins of some people are blatant and march them right into court.  The sins of others don’t show up until much later.  The same with good deeds.  Some you see right off, but none are hidden forever.” 

1 Timothy 5:24-25 MSG

Good or bad, your sins and good deeds will all come out in the open eventually.  So, stick with the good deeds – you’ll be better off in the long run.

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Teach others with your life

“... Teach believers with your life: by word, by demeanor, by love, by faith, by integrity.  Stay at your posts reading Scripture, giving counsel... Keep a firm grasp on both your character and your teaching.  Don’t be diverted.  Just keep at it.  Both you and those who hear you will experience salvation.”  

-1 Timothy 4:11-14, 15-16 MSG

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The most important thing you can do

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"The first thing I want you to do is pray.  Pray every way you know how, for everyone you know..."

1 Timothy 2:1-3 MSG

Simply love - a life open to God

“The whole point of what we’re urging is simply love - love uncontaminated by self interest and counterfeit faith, a life open to God.” 

-1 Timothy 1:5-7

Simple LOVE - the kind of love given to us by God - nothing added, nothing taken away; no judgement, no critique - no end.

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