These things write I unto
thee, hoping to come unto thee shortly:
Paul
hoped to come to Timothy very soon—after all Timothy was his spiritual son and
encouraged him greatly. Think of someone who is a very dear and close spiritual
friend of yours. This is similar to the type of relationship that Paul had with
Timothy.
15 But if I tarry long, that thou
mayest know how thou oughtest to behave thyself in the house of God,
Paul is writing to
Timothy so that if he is not able to get there for a long time, that Timothy
may be reminded of how he is to behave himself as the leader of the church he
is at. Spiritual leadership is not something to take lightly, no, it must be
taken seriously and understanding the power and personal responsibility one
has—a man in leadership is accountable to God not only for how he leads, but on
what he teaches and how he influences those under his care.
which is the church of the
living God, the pillar and ground of the truth.
The Church, not the world or the university, or professor so and so is the
pillar and ground of truth! It is not philosophy, psychology, sociology,
biology that is the pillar of truth! Nor is it chemistry, social sciences,
evolution, Marxism, socialism, capitalism, education, or government that is the
answer! The answer is Jesus! He is the Way, the Truth, and the Life! And He is
represented by His Body, His Church, His Bride! The Church should take
seriously its position of influencing culture with truth, not backing away from
the challenge. As Paul reminded Timothy of the true impact of the Church,
may we also remember and live with a full conviction that God’s house is the
pillar and ground of truth!
1 Tim 3:14-15 (KJV)
