[:en]Thoughts from 1 Timothy 1[:]

[:en]Paul wrote 1 Timothy to guide them concerning the qualifications and duties of a Pastor.

Timothy was born at Lystra.  His father was a Greek and his mother a Jewish, who taught him the Scriptures from childhood.  Timothy was a disciple of Paul, who help Paul’s work.  Timothy was young while he became a teacher and leader of the church at Ephesus.  So Paul wrote this important letter to Timothy to guide and advise him of his work.

1 Timothy 1

False teachers were in the church and Paul wanted Timothy to watch over the flock and teach people the truth.  He mentioned that He was once a blasphemer, a persecutor and a violent man.  But God’s grace had made him to be appointed for His service (vs. 12-16).  He encouraged Timothy to fight the good fight,. hold on to faith and a good conscience (vs. 18-19).

Take up the responsibility to do the work of God.  The same God who empowered Paul and Timothy will also empower you today![:]