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\u201cFor bodily exercise profiteth little: but godliness is profitable unto all things, having promise of the life that now is, and of that which is to come.<\/strong>\u201d
1 Timothy 4:8 <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Paul wrote a letter to Timothy helping him\nunderstand better the Christian life. Not only was he to know the truth\u2019s of\nGod\u2019s Word, but he was to live them out in his life. His life was to be an\nexample for anyone whom he met of a Christ-like life. It would not always be\neasy, but Timothy was to remain faithful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paul wanted Timothy to understand these things \u2013 for he was in a warfare.\n\u201c18. This charge I commit unto thee, son Timothy, according to the\nprophecies which went before on thee, that thou by them mightest war a good\nwarfare; 19. Holding faith, and a good conscience; which some having put away\nconcerning faith have made shipwreck<\/strong>\u201d (1 Timothy 1:18-19). Warfare<\/strong>\nmeans \u201cmilitary service; dangers; trials;\na warfare; hardships<\/em>.\u201d Paul wanted Timothy to understand that it would not\nbe easy, but that it would take much work \u2013 as a soldier in a battle having to\ndeal with trials, hardships, and dangers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

  • Faith<\/strong> means \u201cgood faith;\nfaithfulness; sincerity<\/em>.\u201d  <\/li>
  • Conscience<\/strong> means \u201cthe\ntestimony of the Spirit in man\u2019s heart concerning his obligation to God; i.e.: good conscience <\/strong>means \u2018conscious of\nintegrity<\/em>.\u2019\u201d  <\/li>
  • Put away<\/strong> means \u201cto thrust\naway from oneself; repel; reject; cast off<\/em>.\u201d<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Paul drew attention to the fact that \u201csome\u201d had not warred a good warfare\nbut had put away the faith \u2013 not remaining faithful or sincere. Timothy had to\nbe sure that not only was he to be careful in his teachings (making sure he was\ntrue to God\u2019s Word), but that he was to never forsake the truths of God\u2019s Word\n(as some obviously had), living a contrary lifestyle. When one declares that he\nis a Christian, telling others about Jesus becoming a vocal witness, and then\nturns and rejects the truths of God\u2019s Word living a life contrary to what it\nteaches, then they have \u201cmade shipwreck.<\/strong>\u201d For it would have been better\nif they had never declared they were a Christian. It does much damage to the\nbody of Christ. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    To live a right Christian life is\na warfare \u2013 a daily battle that must be won.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Part of living a right Christian life is to\nknow what the Bible teaches. More importantly, a Christian is to be able to\ndefend the truths of God\u2019s Word. Paul warned that there would be those who\nwould depart from the faith. \u201cNow the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the\nlatter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits,\nand doctrines of devils<\/strong>\u201d (1 Timothy 4:1). Here we find a warning that in\nthe \u201clatter times<\/strong>\u201d some would \u201cdepart from the faith.<\/strong>\u201d Depart<\/strong> means \u201cof ones who stood away from God, never having belonged to Him; they\nstood away from believing; those who refuse to believe, who stand aloof, alone<\/em>.\u201d\nInstead of believing in Jesus and the truths of God\u2019s Word, they will choose to\nbelieve in false teaching. These false teachings are to be refused. But more\nthan that, right things (good doctrine) are to be taught. \u201cIf thou put the\nbrethren in remembrance of these things, thou shalt be a good minister of Jesus\nChrist, nourished up in the words of faith and of good doctrine, whereunto thou\nhast attained<\/strong>\u201d (1 Timothy 4:6). Christians are to constantly know and remember\nthe truths of God\u2019s Word so that when false teaching is heard; \u201cthou shalt\nbe a good minister of Jesus Christ.<\/strong>\u201d For that Christian will recognize and\nreject the false teaching.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    What Christians are to do in preparation? \u201c7.\nBut refuse profane and old wives’ fables, and exercise thyself rather<\/em>\nunto godliness. 8. For bodily exercise profiteth little: but godliness is\nprofitable unto all things, having promise of the life that now is, and of that\nwhich is to come<\/strong>\u201d (1 Timothy 4:7-8). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    • Exercise<\/strong> means \u201cto train in\ngodliness<\/em>.\u201d  <\/li>
    • Godliness<\/strong> means \u201c\u2026 reverence\nand love of God\u2019s character and the exercise of these affections in obedience\nto His will and devotion to His service is the principal and foundational part.\nWhen applied to the Christian life, it symbolizes a life that is acceptable to\nChrist. This involves both the attitude of the believer toward Christ who saved\nhim and a manner of life. \u201cExercise thyself rather to godliness\u201d does not come\nautomatically, but is something into which one must put forth much effort. It\nis contrasted to physical exercise for it has a far greater and wider\nusefulness while physical exercise has limited usefulness<\/em>.\u201d <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      Paul wrote what must be done to accomplish\nthis. \u201c12. Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the\nbelievers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in\npurity. 13. Till I come, give attendance to reading, to exhortation, to\ndoctrine<\/strong>\u201d (1 Timothy 4:12-13). Paul encouraged Timothy to continue \u2013 and not to\nlet anyone undermine the work God had for him \u2013 even when people said he was\ntoo young to do the work God had for him. Anyone can live for and serve God \u2013\nno matter what the age. Timothy was not only to tell others about Jesus,\nteaching the truths of God\u2019s Word, he must live them as well. That goes for\nevery Christian. Remember that each Christian is to live a life so that any who\nsee them will recognize Jesus. Christians who are faithful to the truths of\nGod\u2019s Word, especially in lifestyle, are imperative.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Do\nyou exercise yourself unto godliness, living out the truths of God\u2019s Word?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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