1 Timothy 4 - 5.22.23

Scripture

I Timothy 4:7-8

Have nothing to do with godless myths and old wives’ tales; rather, train yourself to be godly. For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come.

Observation

Am I spending time on things of SOME value at the expense of what has ALL value?

Application

There are so many good things in this life – things that deserve our time and attention - our family, relationships, physical health, financial health. God tells us to be good stewards of the things He has entrusted to us. And that requires work, training, discipline, and time. This is not wasted time - these are GOOD things. But we always have to remember that God, and our relationship with Him, is the GREATEST thing. Are we training to be godly above all else?

On Sunday, Pastor Levi spoke about the armor of God. I loved the analogy of having a gas card that gives you unlimited access to all the gas you could want, but you still have to go to the gas station to get the gas. Likewise, we have access to the POWER OF GOD, but we still have to go to the power station. If we want to be godly, we have to spend time with God.

Prayer

God, thank you for your blessings in my life. But help me to remember where the blessings come from. Forgive me for all the times I put the blessings ahead of the one who blesses. Help me to remember that growing in godliness requires training in godliness.

- Debbie Dunn