In Purity

 

 

These things command and teach.

Let no man despise thy youth;

but be thou an example of the believers,

in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.

1 Timothy 4:11-12 (KJV)

 

In Purity

 

   This is an area of many misunderstandings and few applications. To start I’ll include a FB post from our Biblical Manhood group:

LIFE PRINCIPLE: seeking and waiting for God's direction.

In talking to young men about "girl problems" the last few years, I have found one statement that will puzzle many and enlighten others. It is this: if you will seek God and pray to Him for the "big decisions" of your life like work, college, or something really important, then why won't you just seek Him about "the girls?" If you don't get God's approval after seeking Him, then don't do anything. Don't get involved. Until God says, "Go," don't run after the ladies and waste your life piling up regrets.

   Live a life of purity. Live one of conviction and caution in “relationships” with the opposite sex. Above all, follow the Lord’s leading and not your own lusts.

   Your purity if spiritual and physical. Don’t physically commit sexual immorality and spiritually don’t prostitute yourself with this world. Be principled, be Biblically-based, BE SELF CONTROLLED IN THIS GODLESS AGE.

    Live a life of purity! Don’t let your lack of purity discredit you! Be a man of God that actually stands for what God stands for! Our culture is lacking this kind of man.

 

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In Faith

 

 

These things command and teach.

Let no man despise thy youth;

but be thou an example of the believers,

in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.

1 Timothy 4:11-12 (KJV)

 

In Faith

 

    Christians have long been known for their faith: the faith of the martyrs of the Early Church, the faith of the Protestant’s during the Inquisition, the faith of the Pilgrims, the faith of the Amish, the faith of America’s Founding Fathers—they were all known for what they placed their faith in.

      Be an example of the Faith for other believers, young man. Live in such a way that you won’t be looked down on for being a young man following Christ.

      Scripture says that “whatever is not of faith is sin.” May you have faith!

       Live the faith! Don’t let your lack of faith discredit you!

 

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In Love

These things command and teach.

Let no man despise thy youth;

but be thou an example of the believers,

in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.

1 Timothy 4:11-12 (KJV)

 

In Love

 

    “And this is how we know that we are in Christ, if we love the brethren.” Your life should be a loving one. This is not the emotion/affection based love that is propagated by our culture; instead, it is the love in 1 Corinthians 13. Examine that chapter, learn how to love.

      Live a loving life! Love the brethren! “For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son (John 3:16 KJV).” Don’t let a lack of love discredit you!

 

 

Get the Free ebook--Biblical Manhood Facebook Devotions--at www.focusingonthemarkministries.com

In Life

 

 

These things command and teach.

Let no man despise thy youth;

but be thou an example of the believers,

in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.

1 Timothy 4:11-12 (KJV)

 

In Life

 

   Your lifestyle is a testimony or a curse to you. The way I live has led others to respect me and seek my advice, but if I didn’t continue to be punctual, not blab who came to me for advice, or was carefree with what I did, people would not have the same respect.

    The lifestyle of the sloth and diligent determine who they are in society. The slothful are always behind, lazy, and corrupt; while the diligent are ready, pure, and hard working.

     Your Christian testimony is greatly affected by the way you live. If you live contrary to the Bible’s teachings then why would people listen to the “message of redemption” that you preach?

     Be careful to lead a blameless life! Others are watching you, your life IS a witness! What kind of witness is it? Don’t let your life discredit you!

 

 

Get the Free ebook--Biblical Manhood Facebook Devotions--at www.focusingonthemarkministries.com

In Speech

 

Timothy Commission Series on 1 Timothy 4:11-12

These things command and teach.

Let no man despise thy youth;

but be thou an example of the believers,

in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.

1 Timothy 4:11-12 (KJV)

 

In Speech

 

   How is young man to conduct himself? The answer is found in this “with seriousness and soundness of speech so you cannot be condemned.” We are told by Jesus that “out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks”; therefore, your speech in a picture of your heart. Any secret sins that you entertain in your heart will eventually work their way out in your speech. I’m speaking from experience on that one.

   Your words have the power of life or death. With words souls are ministered to our condemned. With words nations go to war or work out their differences peacefully. With words a family is closely knit and encouraged or broken down and a war zone.

    Watch your speech! Set an example for the believers in speech! Don’t let your conduct and lifestyle discredit you, be faultless in this area!

 

 

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Additional Scriptures for The Timothy Commission

Additional

Scriptures for The Timothy Commission

 

Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong. Let all your things be done with charity. I beseech you, brethren, (ye know the house of Stephanas, that it is the firstfruits of Achaia, and that they have addicted themselves to the ministry of the saints,) That ye submit yourselves unto such, and to every one that helpeth with us, and laboureth.

1 Corinthians 16:13-16 (KJV)

Flee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart. 23 But foolish and unlearned questions avoid, knowing that they do gender strifes. 24 And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient, 25 In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if God peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth; 26 And that they may recover themselves out of the snare of the devil, who are taken captive by him at his will.

2 Timothy 2:22-26 (KJV)

For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men, 12 Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world; 13 Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ; 14 Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works. 15 These things speak, and exhort, and rebuke with all authority. Let no man despise thee.

Titus 2:11-15 (KJV)

 

If it be so, our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace, and he will deliver us out of thine hand, O king. 18 But if not, be it known unto thee, O king, that we will not serve thy gods, nor worship the golden image which thou hast set up.

Dan 3:17-18 (KJV)

 

And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge; 6 And to knowledge temperance; and to temperance patience; and to patience godliness; 7 And to godliness brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness charity. 8 For if these things be in you, and abound, they make you that ye shall neither be barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. 9 But he that lacketh these things is blind, and cannot see afar off, and hath forgotten that he was purged from his old sins. 10 Wherefore the rather, brethren, give diligence to make your calling and election sure: for if ye do these things, ye shall never fall: 11 For so an entrance shall be ministered unto you abundantly into the everlasting kingdom of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.

 

Paul takes special care to remind Titus, knowing that his death is at hand

12 Wherefore I will not be negligent to put you always in remembrance of these things, though ye know them, and be established in the present truth. 13 Yea, I think it meet, as long as I am in this tabernacle, to stir you up by putting you in remembrance; 14 Knowing that shortly I must put off this my tabernacle, even as our Lord Jesus Christ hath shewed me. 15 Moreover I will endeavour that ye may be able after my decease to have these things always in remembrance.

 

He warns them to be constant in the faith of Christ, the true Son of God

16 For we have not followed cunningly devised fables, when we made known unto you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but were eyewitnesses of his majesty. 17 For he received from God the Father honour and glory, when there came such a voice to him from the excellent glory, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. 18 And this voice which came from heaven we heard, when we were with him in the holy mount. 19 We have also a more sure word of prophecy; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a light that shineth in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day star arise in your hearts: 20 Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation. 21 For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost.

2 Peter 1:5-21 (KJV)

 

The Lord is far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous. 30 The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart: and a good report maketh the bones fat. 31 The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise. 32 He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding. 33 The fear of the Lord is the instruction of wisdom; and before honour is humility.

Prov 15:29-33 (KJV)

 

May God bless you, who apply your hearts to the Timothy Commission!

--Taken From An Introduction to the Timothy Commission by Ryan M Marks and Kenneth Zimmerman III

 

Timothy Commission Series on 1 Timothy 4:11-12

Timothy Commission Series on 1 Timothy 4:11-12

 

“Command and teach these things. 

Let no one despise you for your youth,

but set the believers an example in speech,

 in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity.”

1 Timothy 4:11-12 (ESV)

 

“These things command and teach. 

Let no man despise thy youth;

 but be thou an example of the believers, in word,  in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.”

1 Timothy 4:11-12 (KJV)

“Let no one despise your youth, but be an

example to the believers in word,

in conduct, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity.”

1 Timothy 4:12 (NKJV)

 

 

 

 

In Purity

  This is an area of many misunderstandings and few applications. To start I’ll include a FB post from our Biblical Manhood group:

 

LIFE PRINCIPLE: seeking and waiting for God's direction.

   In talking to young men about "girl problems" the last few years, I have found one statement that will puzzle many and enlighten others. It is this: if you will seek God and pray to Him for the "big decisions" of your life like work, college, or something really important, then why won't you just seek Him about "the girls?" If you don't get God's approval after seeking Him, then don't do anything. Don't get involved. Until God says, "Go," don't run after the ladies and waste your life piling up regrets.

 

   Live a life of purity. Live one of conviction and caution in “relationships” with the opposite sex, yet don’t be ashamed to be friends. Above all, follow the Lord’s leading and not your own lusts.

   Your purity is spiritual and physical. Don’t physically commit sexual immorality and spiritually don’t prostitute yourself with this world. Be principled, be Biblically-based, BE SELF CONTROLLED IN THIS GODLESS AGE (Titus 2:12).

    Live a life of purity! Don’t let your lack of purity discredit you! Be a man of God that actually stands for what God stands for! Our culture is lacking this kind of man.

--Taken From An Introduction to the Timothy Commission by Ryan M Marks and Kenneth Zimmerman III

Timothy Commission Series on 1 Timothy 4:11-12

Timothy Commission Series on 1 Timothy 4:11-12

 

“Command and teach these things. 

Let no one despise you for your youth,

but set the believers an example in speech,

 in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity.”

1 Timothy 4:11-12 (ESV)

“These things command and teach. 

Let no man despise thy youth;

 but be thou an example of the believers, in word,

 in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.”

1 Timothy 4:11-12 (KJV)

 

“Let no one despise your youth, but be an

example to the believers in word,

in conduct, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity.”

1 Timothy 4:12 (NKJV)

 

 

In Faith

 

    Christians have long been known for their faith: the faith of the martyrs of the Early Church, the faith of the Protestant’s during the Inquisition, the faith of the Pilgrims, the faith of the Amish, the faith of America’s Founding Fathers—they were all known for what they placed their faith in.

      Be an example of the Faith for other believers, young man. Live in such a way that you won’t be looked down on for being a young man following Christ.

 

      Scripture says that “whatever is not of faith is sin (Rom. 13:23 KJV).” May you have faith!

Live the faith! Don’t let your lack of faith discredit you!

--Taken From An Introduction to the Timothy Commission by Ryan M Marks and Kenneth Zimmerman III

 

Timothy Commission Series on 1 Timothy 4:11-12

18 This charge I commit unto thee, son Timothy, according to the prophecies which went before on thee, that thou by them mightest war a good warfare; 19 Holding faith, and a good conscience; which some having put away concerning faith have made shipwreck

1 Timothy 1:18-19 (KJV)

 

Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. 16 But shun profane and vain babblings: for they will increase unto more ungodliness. 17 And their word will eat as doth a canker: of whom is Hymenaeus and Philetus; 18 Who concerning the truth have erred, saying that the resurrection is past already; and overthrow the faith of some.

19 Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his. And, Let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity. 20 But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and of silver, but also of wood and of earth; and some to honour, and some to dishonour. 21 If a man therefore purge himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honour, sanctified, and meet for the master's use, and prepared unto every good work.

22 Flee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart. 23 But foolish and unlearned questions avoid, knowing that they do gender strifes. 24 And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient, 25 In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if God peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth; 26 And that they may recover themselves out of the snare of the devil, who are taken captive by him at his will.

2 Timothy 2:15-26 (KJV)

 

 

Timothy Commission Series on 1 Timothy 4:11-12

 

“Command and teach these things. 

Let no one despise you for your youth,

but set the believers an example in speech,

 in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity.”

1 Timothy 4:11-12 (ESV)

“These things command and teach. 

Let no man despise thy youth;

 but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.”

1 Timothy 4:11-12 (KJV)

“Let no one despise your youth, but be an

example to the believers in word,

in conduct, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity.”

1 Timothy 4:12 (NKJV)

 

In Love

 

    “We know that we have passed from death unto life, because we love the brethren (1 John 3:14 KJV).” Your life should be a loving one. This is not the emotion/affection, mushy gushy based love that is propagated by our culture; instead, it is the love in 1 Corinthians 13. Examine that chapter, learn how to love.

 

  Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not charity, I am become as sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal. 2 And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries, and all knowledge; and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, and have not charity, I am nothing. 3 And though I bestow all my goods to feed the poor, and though I give my body to be burned, and have not charity, it profiteth me nothing. 4 Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up, 5 Doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not her own, is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil; 6 Rejoiceth not in iniquity, but rejoiceth in the truth; 7 Beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things, endureth all things. 8 Charity never faileth: but whether there be prophecies, they shall fail; whether there be tongues, they shall cease; whether there be knowledge, it shall vanish away. 9 For we know in part, and we prophesy in part. 10 But when that which is perfect is come, then that which is in part shall be done away. 11 When I was a child, I spake as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child: but when I became a man, I put away childish things. 12 For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known. 13 And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity.

1 Corinthians 13:1-13 (KJV)

 

      Live a loving life! Love the brethren! “For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son….  (John 3:16 KJV).” Don’t let a lack of love discredit you!

 

 

 

--Taken From An Introduction to the Timothy Commission by Ryan M Marks and Kenneth Zimmerman III

 

 

Timothy Commission Series on 1 Timothy 4:11-12

18 This charge I commit unto thee, son Timothy, according to the prophecies which went before on thee, that thou by them mightest war a good warfare; 19 Holding faith, and a good conscience; which some having put away concerning faith have made shipwreck

1 Timothy 1:18-19 (KJV)

Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. 16 But shun profane and vain babblings: for they will increase unto more ungodliness. 17 And their word will eat as doth a canker: of whom is Hymenaeus and Philetus; 18 Who concerning the truth have erred, saying that the resurrection is past already; and overthrow the faith of some.

19 Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his. And, Let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity. 20 But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and of silver, but also of wood and of earth; and some to honour, and some to dishonour. 21 If a man therefore purge himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honour, sanctified, and meet for the master's use, and prepared unto every good work.

22 Flee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart. 23 But foolish and unlearned questions avoid, knowing that they do gender strifes. 24 And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient, 25 In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if God peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth; 26 And that they may recover themselves out of the snare of the devil, who are taken captive by him at his will.

2 Timothy 2:15-26 (KJV)

 

Timothy Commission Series on 1 Timothy 4:11-12

 

“Command and teach these things. 

Let no one despise you for your youth,

but set the believers an example in speech,

 in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity.”

1 Timothy 4:11-12 (ESV)

“These things command and teach. 

Let no man despise thy youth;

 but be thou an example of the believers, in word,

 in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.”

1 Timothy 4:11-12 (KJV)

“Let no one despise your youth, but be an

example to the believers in word,

in conduct, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity.”

1 Timothy 4:12 (NKJV)

In Life

   Your lifestyle is a testimony or a curse to you. If you don’t listen to the wisdom of your parents, elders and the Bible that teaches you how to live, you won’t have an obedient lifestyle; rather, a rebellious one.

    Continuing to be punctual, not blabbing who came to you for advice, not being carefree with what you do, view, or participate in; and living fearing God are important examples of what a Christian lifestyle can be composed of. Your lifestyle reflects a lot more about you than you may think. The lifestyle of the sloth and diligent determine who they are in society. The slothful are always behind, lazy, and corrupt; while the diligent are ready, pure, and hard working (if you don’t believe me, read Proverbs).

     Your Christian testimony is greatly affected by the way you live. If you live contrary to the Bible’s teachings then why would people listen to the “message of redemption” that you preach?

     Be careful to lead a blameless life! Others are watching you, your life IS a witness! What kind of witness is it? Don’t let your life discredit you!

 

 

 

--Taken From An Introduction to the Timothy Commission by Ryan M Marks and Kenneth Zimmerman III