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KJV Study Bible, Large Print, Red Letter Edition: Second Edition. Retail: $49.99. Save: $15.00 (30%) Buy Now. View more titles. 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.
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In one sense, most of Paul’s letters address our conduct (directly or indirectly). In the immediate context of 1 Timothy, though, the elder qualifications in chapter 3 name and unpack some critical qualities of a godly man, including his conduct. While the qualifications are given for aspiring elders, they are not exclusive to these men — except, p...
Above all else, the lives of godly men are marked by holiness. “Do not be conformed to the passions of your former ignorance, but as he who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, since it is written, ‘You shall be holy, for I am holy’” (1 Peter 1:14–16). Some men continue to nurture and indulge the cravings of their flesh — lust,...
Pursuing holiness will mean developing self-control. Women, of course, need self-control too (Titus 2:3–5). But given what God expects of heads of households and shepherds in the church, the cultivation of self-control is of particular importance for young men (1 Timothy 3:2; Titus 1:8). “This is the will of God, your sanctification: that you absta...
Men of God also pursue God with sincerity. “Our boast is this, the testimony of our conscience, that we behaved in the world with simplicity and godly sincerity” (2 Corinthians 1:12). Sincerity is freedom from pretense or hypocrisy. A sincere man is the same in secret as he is everywhere else. His conduct is not a concerted effort to cover or compe...
Another countercultural pattern among godly men is their commitment to pursue and keep peace. The qualifications say it negatively: a man must not be “quarrelsome” (1 Timothy 3:3). The clear message, though, is not simply an avoidance of petty disagreements, but a pursuit and protection of God-honoring peace. As Paul says elsewhere, “Let us pursue ...
Before a man can lead the church, “he must manage his own household well” (1 Timothy 3:4). How could he shepherd a flock of dozens (or hundreds) if he can’t shepherd the few in his own home? Again, however, this ambition is not only for men aspiring to ministry, but for any man aspiring to maturity. Everything the godly man is and does in the world...
In some ways, this last thread may help tie together the others. How do we set an example with our conduct? What does God want us to do? In the end, the man of God stands out for doing good. What Paul says to the rich applies to us all: “They are to do good, to be rich in good works” (1 Timothy 6:18). And not just rich in good works — so, doing lot...
Maybe the best way to assess what kind of men we arewould be to assess what kind of men we once were. How much has knowing Christ changed you? Paul does not use the word for conduct in 1 Timothy 4:12 often, but when he does, he is describing who he was and how he lived before grace made him someone new: “You have heard of my former life in Judaism,...
- 2 Timothy 3:16 ESV / 13 helpful votes. All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness,
- 2 Peter 1:21 ESV / 12 helpful votes. For no prophecy was ever produced by the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit.
- John 18:36 ESV / 11 helpful votes. Jesus answered, “My kingdom is not of this world. If my kingdom were of this world, my servants would have been fighting, that I might not be delivered over to the Jews.
- Luke 1:35 ESV / 11 helpful votes. And the angel answered her, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you; therefore the child to be born will be called holy—the Son of God.
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For no prophecy ever came by the will of man: but holy men of God spoke, being moved by the Holy Spirit. Young's Literal Translation for not by will of man did ever prophecy come, but by the Holy Spirit borne on holy men of God spake. 2 Peter 1:21 Additional Translations ...
Oct 24, 2023 · A Holy Man is a savage servant. He leads by serving, putting others first, sacrificing himself, and committing his best to a team. A Holy Man fosters emotional intelligence. He works effectively with others through increased self-awareness, empathy, and interpersonal sensitivity. A Holy Man burns with the fire of a poet and walks with a limp.
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Sep 5, 2023 · One of the many attributes of God that makes Him so big is His holiness. It is an abstract idea that people understand is related to goodness, that sin offends Him, and that it is something to which each person should aspire. Holiness is the natural state of God and the opposite of man’s sinful nature. Holiness is the state of perfection ...
