Biblical Manhood & Womanhood - How Men Of God Must Lead - 1 Timothy 4

- 1 Tim. 4:1-5 “Now the Spirit expressly says that in later times (a fixed time) some (certain ones) will depart (withdrawal oneself) from the faith (Gospel) by devoting (cleave) themselves to deceitful spirits (actuated or moved by, attitude, disposition) and teachings of demons,(teachings disseminated by evil spirits and seducing people from the truth) 2 through the insincerity of liars (lies, false teachings) whose consciences are seared, (conscience is burned in with a branding iron)[see 1 Tim 1:5-7] 3 who forbid marriage and require abstinence from foods (a false sense of a high moral standard) that God created to be received with thanksgiving by those who believe and know the truth. 4 For everything created by God is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving, 5 for it is made holy by the word of God and prayer.”

- 1 Tim. 4:6-7a “If you put these things (supply these instructions) before the brothers, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, being trained (to educate, form the mind) in the words of the faith and of the good doctrine (teachings of Christ) that you have followed. (conform oneself to) 7 Have nothing to do with irreverent, (profane) silly (grandma, old womanish) myths.” (falsehood)

- 1 Tim. 4:7b-11 “Rather train yourself for godliness; (purpose to exercise vigorously the mind to become godly) 8 for while bodily training is of some value, godliness is of value in every way, as it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come. (more perfect state of things) 9 The saying (vs. 7&8) is trustworthy and deserving of full acceptance. 10 For to this end we toil (labor) and strive, (contend) because we have our hope set on the living God, who is the Savior of all people, especially (chiefly) of those who believe. (believers) 11 Command and teach these things. ”

- 1 Tim. 4:12-16 “Let no one despise you for your youth, but set the believers an example in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity. 13 Until I come, devote (devote thought and effort) yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to exhortation, to teaching. 14 Do not [imperative statement] neglect the gift (God given power to discharge the office of evangelist) you have, which was given you by prophecy (that which comes through and by the gospel) when the council of elders laid their hands on you. 15 Practice (attend carefully) these things, immerse yourself in them, so that all may see your progress. 16 Keep a close watch on yourself and on the teaching. Persist in this, for by so doing you will save both yourself and your hearers.”