READ: 1 Timothy 5:24-25

If you work and have someone whom you answer to, you must, like a slave, honor all, especially those who are brothers, so that no one reviles the faith. “Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor.” - Romans 12:10

- 1 Timothy 6:1-2 - “Let all who are under a yoke as bondservants regard their own masters as worthy of all honor, so that the name of God and the teaching may not be reviled. 2 Those who have believing masters must not be disrespectful on the ground that they are brothers; rather they must serve all the better since those who benefit by their good service are believers and beloved. Teach and urge these things.”

Godly men do what we do not for our sake but for yours, that you may grow in the full knowledge of our Savior King. “For we are not, like so many, peddlers of God's word, but as men of sincerity, as commissioned by God, in the sight of God we speak in Christ.” - 2 Corinthians 2:17

- 1 Timothy 6:3-5 - “If anyone teaches a different doctrine and does not agree with the sound words (hygiano logos: true and incorrupt doctrine) of our Lord Jesus Christ and the teaching that accords with godliness, (doctrines that promote Christ-likeness) 4 he is puffed up with conceit (too-fa-o: to render foolish or stupid) and understands nothing. He has an unhealthy craving (nos-eh-o: an ailment of the mind, morbid fondness for) for controversy and for quarrels about words, (trivial and empty things) which produce envy, dissension, slander, evil suspicions, 5 and constant friction among people who are depraved in mind and deprived of the truth, imagining that godliness is a means of gain.”

We came into this world with nothing, we will leave it the same way. The lack of contentment breeds failure in a Christian's life. “Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content. 12 I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound. In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and need. 13 I can do all things through him who strengthens me.” - Philippians 4:11-13

- 1 Timothy 6:6-10 - “But godliness with contentment (ouw-tar-ki-ah: sufficiency of Christ in life) is great gain, 7 for we brought nothing into the world, and we cannot take anything out of the world. 8 But if we have food and clothing, with these we will be content. 9 But those who desire (to have an affection) to be rich fall into temptation, into a snare, (pag-ece: allurements and seductions of sin) into many senseless and harmful desires that plunge (to sink into the deep) people into ruin (death) and destruction. (perish with misery) 10 For the love of money is a root (riza: cause, origin, source) of all kinds of evils. (crime, breaking of divine or human law) It is through this craving that some have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many pangs.” (all-consuming pain, sorrow)

READ: 1 Timothy 5:8-14

Cont. - Godly Leaders manage the care of widows and purpose to exhort them to cling to Christ. “Father of the fatherless and protector of widows is God in his holy habitation.” - Psalm 68:5

- 1 Timothy 5:15-16 - “15 For some have already strayed after Satan. (adversary) 16 If any believing woman has relatives who are widows, let her care for them. Let the church not be burdened, so that it may care for those who are truly widows. (barren, without care and support, i.e, a city with no inhabitants)

Godly Leaders must live consistently for all to see. “Only let your manner of life be worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I come and see you or am absent, I may hear of you that you are standing firm in one spirit, with one mind striving side by side for the faith of the gospel.” - Philippians 1:27

- 1 Timothy 5:17-25 - “Let the elders who rule well be considered worthy of double honor, (respect, reverence) especially those who labor (exhaust oneself; weariness) in preaching and teaching. 18 For the Scripture says, “You shall not muzzle (close the mouth) an ox when it treads out the grain,” and, “The laborer deserves (equal in value) his wages.” 19 Do not admit a charge against an elder except on the evidence of two or three witnesses. (Deuteronomy 19:15) 20 As for those who persist in sin, rebuke them in the presence of all, so that the rest may stand in fear. 21 In the presence of God and of Christ Jesus and of the elect angels I charge you to keep these rules without prejudging, doing nothing from partiality. 22 Do not be hasty in the laying on of hands, nor take part in the sins of others; keep yourself pure. 23 (No longer drink only water, but use a little wine for the sake of your stomach and your frequent ailments.) 24 The sins of some people are conspicuous, (openly evident) going before them to judgment, but the sins of others appear later. (come as they walk, follow after them) 25 So also good works are conspicuous, (openly evident) and even those that are not cannot remain hidden.

(Acts 20:26-31 - “Therefore I testify to you this day that I am innocent of the blood of all, 27 for I did not shrink from declaring to you the whole counsel of God. 28 Pay careful attention to yourselves and to all the flock, in which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to care for the church of God, which he obtained with his own blood. 29 I know that after my departure fierce wolves will come in among you, not sparing the flock; 30 and from among your own selves will arise men speaking twisted things, to draw away the disciples after them. 31 Therefore be alert, remembering that for three years I did not cease night or day to admonish everyone with tears.”)

Biblical Manhood & Womanhood

Foundations of Biblical Leadership

How To Care & Honor Widows Pt.1

1 Timothy 5:1-14

READ: 1 Timothy 4:13-16

Godly Leaders are careful to shepherd, not only in action, but

especially with words. “You shall stand up before the gray head and honor the face of an old man, and you shall fear your God: I am the Lord.” - Leviticus 19:32

- 1 Timothy 5:1-2 - “Do not rebuke (chastise with your words) an older man but encourage him as you would a father, younger men as brothers, 2 older women as mothers, younger women as sisters, in all purity.” (sinlessness in life)

Godly Leaders manage the care of widows and purpose to exhort them to cling to Christ. “Father of the fatherless and protector of widows is God in his holy habitation.” - Psalm 68:5

- 1 Timothy 5:3-16 - “Honor (tim-ah-o: to revere, venerate) widows (khay-rah: barren, without care and support, i.e - a city with no inhabitants) who are truly widows. 4 But if a widow has children or grandchildren, let them first learn to show godliness to their own household (to act piously, reverently with their family) and to make some return to their parents, for this is pleasing in the sight of God. 5 She who is truly a widow, left all alone, has set her hope on God and continues in supplications (seeking, asking, entreating) and prayers (address God) night and day, 6 but she who is self-indulgent (spat-al-ah-o: give oneself to pleasure) is dead even while she lives. (zao thnay-sko: to live without life) 7 Command these things as well, so that they may be without reproach. 8 But if anyone does not provide for his relatives, and especially for members of his household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.” Let a widow be enrolled (choose to be listed for cared) if she is not less than sixty years of age, having been the wife of one husband, 10 and having a reputation for good works: if she has brought up children, has shown hospitality, has washed the feet of the saints, has cared for the afflicted, and has devoted herself to every good work. 11 But refuse to enroll younger widows, for when their passions (the want to act on the impulse of sexual desire) draw them away from Christ, they desire to marry 12 and so incur condemnation (judegment of God) for having abandoned their former faith. (been- previously reliable, pristinely faithful, not pulled away) 13 Besides that, they learn to be idlers, (inactive, at leisure) going about from house to house, and not only idlers, (going about the home alone and inactive, not taking care of her responsibilities) but also gossips (babbling, talking and doing silly things) and busybodies, saying what they should not. (neglecting the important things and busy not minding their own business) 14 So I would have younger widows marry, bear children, manage their households, (oy-kay-dos-po-teo: manage family affairs) and give the (an) adversary no occasion for slander.

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.”

- 1 Timothy 3:1-7 - “The saying is trustworthy: If anyone (certain one) aspires to the office of overseer, he desires a noble task. (occupation) 2 Therefore an overseer must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, sober-minded, (clear-headed) self-controlled, (curbing one’s desires and impulses) respectable, (modest) hospitable, (generous to guests) able to teach, 3 not a drunkard, not violent (bruiser) but gentle, not quarrelsome, (not quick to fight) not a lover of money. 4 He must manage (superintend) his own household well, with all dignity keeping his children submissive, (obedient) 5 for if someone does not know how to manage his own household, how will he care for God's church? 6 He must not be a recent convert, or he may become puffed up with conceit (proud) and fall into (to all among robbers) the condemnation (condemned by God) of the devil. (accuser) 7 Moreover, he must be well thought of by outsiders, so that he may not fall into disgrace, into a snare (allurements to sin) of the devil.”

- 1 Timothy 3:8-13 - “Deacons (to care for needs of the church and steward God’s money) likewise must be dignified, not double-tongued, (saying one thing and something different to another) not addicted (controlled by) to much wine, not greedy for dishonest gain. 9 They must hold the mystery (embrace and keep the Christian truth of God) of the faith with a clear conscience. (living rightly) 10 And let them also be tested (examine, scrutinize) first; then let them serve (diakoneo: serve) as deacons if they prove themselves blameless. (unaccused) 11 Their wives likewise must be dignified, not slanderers, (false accuser) but sober-minded, (clear-headed) faithful in all things. 12 Let deacons each be the husband of one wife, managing their children and their own households well. 13 For those who serve well as deacons gain a good standing for themselves and also great confidence in the faith that is in Christ Jesus.”

- 1 Timothy 3:14-15 - “I hope to come to you soon, but I am writing these things to you so that, 15 if I delay, you may know (well known) how (pos: in what way) one ought (is right and proper) to behave (Christ-like character) in the household (family of God) of God, which is the church of the living God, a pillar (column) and buttress (stable) of the truth.

- 1 Timothy 3:16 - “Great indeed, we confess, (by common confession) is the mystery of godliness: He was manifested in the flesh, vindicated by the Spirit, seen by angels, proclaimed among the nations, believed on in the world, taken up in glory.

READ: 1 Timothy 2

God commands all His people to pray, especially men to set the example of a dependent and surrendered life. - Ephesians 6:18 - 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 - 1 Timothy 2:1-8

8 I desire (have you know, will deliberately, have purpose) then that in every place (space marked off) the men (aner: a male) should pray, lifting holy hands without anger (wrath) or quarreling; (disputing or arguing what is true)...” - (Psalm 63:4 - “So I will bless you as long as I live; in your name I will lift up my hands.”

As men are to set the example of a dependent and surrendered life expressed in lifting holy hands, women must also live a dependent and surrendered life to Christ expressed in modesty. - 1 Peter 3:3-4 - 1 Timothy 2:9-10 - “...likewise also that women should adorn (kos-meh-o: to embellish with honor, adorn) themselves in respectable (kos-mee-os: well-arranged, seemly) apparel, with modesty (eye-doce: a sense of shame out of awe and reverence) and self-control, (so-fros-oo-nay: soundness of mind, sober-minded, sanity) not with braided hair and gold or pearls or costly attire, 10 but with what is proper for women who profess godliness (reverence toward God) —with good works.”

The beauty of every girl and woman is a heart committed to complementing and partnering for the edification of the family and the church, being lived out according to the role that God assigned. - 1 Peter 3:4-5 - 1 Timothy 2:11-12 - “Let a woman learn quietly (stillness, not a meddler, minding your own business) with all submissiveness. (to arrange one’s self, act of subjecting) 12 I do not permit a woman to teach or to exercise authority over a man; rather, she is to remain quiet.” (Women are not to teach nor exercise dominion over men but be quiet. (stillness, not a meddler, minding your own business)

Why are women commanded by God to be still, not meddling, willing place them selves in the role assigned (submit), not to teach nor have dominion over a man? Women are designed to complement and partner with their husbands, not to be independent but to be with them. - Genesis 2:18 - 1 Timothy 2:13-15 - “For Adam was formed first, then Eve; (order of things) 14 and Adam was not deceived, but the woman was deceived deceive or beguile with a thing) and became a transgressor. (to go over, disregard, wrongdoing even out of ignorance) 15 Yet she will be saved (be well, be whole) through childbearing—if they continue (cleave, hold fast, not depart) in faith (pistis) and love (agape) and holiness, (hag-ee-os-mos) with self-control.” (so-fros-oo-nay) (She will be well and whole as a mother, a woman of faith, a woman of Love, a woman of holiness, and a sound minded woman if she continues in the role and purpose that God created for her to be)

READ: Genesis 3:1-19

READ: 1 Timothy 1:8-20 - “Now we know that the law is good, if one uses it lawfully, 9 understanding this, that the law is not laid down for the just but for the lawless and disobedient, for the ungodly and sinners, for the unholy and profane, for those who strike their fathers and mothers, for murderers, 10 the sexually immoral, men who practice homosexuality, enslavers, liars, perjurers, and whatever else is contrary to sound doctrine, 11 in accordance with the gospel of the glory of the blessed God with which I have been entrusted.”

Grace and mercy are given to the people of God. We all have acted in unbelief, living in opposition to Christ, and we are chosen by Him. “For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, 9 not a result of works, so that no one may boast.” - Ephesians 2:8-9

- 1 Timothy 1:12-17 - “I thank him who has given me strength, Christ Jesus our Lord, because he judged (to deem) me faithful, appointing me to his service, 13 though formerly I was a blasphemer, persecutor, and insolent opponent. But I received mercy (specifically of God granting to the unworthy: favor, benefits, opportunities, and particularly salvation by Christ) because I had acted ignorantly (to not know) in unbelief, (by opposition of the Gospel) 14 and the grace of our Lord overflowed (hoo-per-pleh-a-nod-zo: to be exceedingly abundant) for me with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus. 15 The saying is trustworthy and deserving of full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, (Gospel) of whom I am the foremost. (first in rank, chief) 16 But I received mercy for this reason, that in me, as the foremost, Jesus Christ might display his perfect patience as an example to those who were to believe in him for eternal life. (READ: 2 Peter 3:9) 17 To the King of the ages, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen.”

Men of God are given a trust, the doctrines of the faith which we all have received through the Gospel, in Christ Jesus. “But as for you, O man of God, flee these things. Pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, steadfastness, gentleness. 12 Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called and about which you made the good confession in the presence of many witnesses.” - 1 Timothy 6:11-12

- 1 Timothy 1:18-20 - “This charge (the doctrines of Christian living) I entrust to you, Timothy, my child, in accordance with the prophecies (teachings or doctrines of the Gospel) previously made about (preceding or coming from the Gospel) you, that by them you may wage (stra-to-o: to lead soldiers to war or battle) the good warfare, 19 holding faith and a good conscience. (free from guilt and living right) By rejecting (ap-o-thao: thrust away, drive away, repudiate reject, refuse) this, some have made shipwreck of their faith, (suffer shipwreck regarding faith) 20 among whom are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I have handed over to Satan (deliver to the power of the adversary to be harassed and tormented with evils) that they may learn not to blaspheme.” (to speak reproachfully, rail at, revile, calumniate)

READ: 1 Timothy 1

Men of God Are fully committed to sound doctrine and the stewardship of the Gospel and are careful to teach and proclaim the truth of God’s word. “Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth.” - 2 Timothy 2:15

- 1 Timothy 1:3-7 - “As I urged you when I was going to Macedonia, remain at Ephesus so that you may charge (command) certain persons not to teach any different doctrine, (deviating from the truth) 4 nor to devote themselves to myths and endless genealogies, which promote speculations (zay-tay-sis: dispute, questioning) rather than the stewardship (knowledge of the things by which God has provided for and prepared salvation which is by faith alone) from God that is by faith. 5 The aim of our charge is love that issues from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith. 6 Certain persons, by swerving from these, have wandered away into vain discussion, (matia-la-gee-a: empty talk)7 desiring to be teachers of the law, without understanding either what they are saying or the things about which they make confident assertions.”

Men of God live obediently and purpose to walk with Christ continually. “Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong. 14 Let all that you do be done in love.” - 1 Corinthians 16:13-14

- 1 Timothy 1:8-11 - Now we know that the law is good, if one uses it lawfully, 9 understanding this, that the law is not laid down for the just but for the lawless and disobedient, for the ungodly and sinners, for the unholy and profane, for those who strike their fathers and mothers, for murderers, 10 the sexually immoral, men who practice homosexuality, enslavers, liars, perjurers, and whatever else is contrary to sound doctrine, 11 in accordance with the gospel of the glory of the blessed God with which I have been entrusted.