READ: 1 Timothy 5:24-25

If you work and have someone whom you answer to, you must, like a slave, honor all, especially those who are brothers, so that no one reviles the faith. “Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor.” - Romans 12:10

- 1 Timothy 6:1-2 - “Let all who are under a yoke as bondservants regard their own masters as worthy of all honor, so that the name of God and the teaching may not be reviled. 2 Those who have believing masters must not be disrespectful on the ground that they are brothers; rather they must serve all the better since those who benefit by their good service are believers and beloved. Teach and urge these things.”

Godly men do what we do not for our sake but for yours, that you may grow in the full knowledge of our Savior King. “For we are not, like so many, peddlers of God's word, but as men of sincerity, as commissioned by God, in the sight of God we speak in Christ.” - 2 Corinthians 2:17

- 1 Timothy 6:3-5 - “If anyone teaches a different doctrine and does not agree with the sound words (hygiano logos: true and incorrupt doctrine) of our Lord Jesus Christ and the teaching that accords with godliness, (doctrines that promote Christ-likeness) 4 he is puffed up with conceit (too-fa-o: to render foolish or stupid) and understands nothing. He has an unhealthy craving (nos-eh-o: an ailment of the mind, morbid fondness for) for controversy and for quarrels about words, (trivial and empty things) which produce envy, dissension, slander, evil suspicions, 5 and constant friction among people who are depraved in mind and deprived of the truth, imagining that godliness is a means of gain.”

We came into this world with nothing, we will leave it the same way. The lack of contentment breeds failure in a Christian's life. “Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content. 12 I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound. In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and need. 13 I can do all things through him who strengthens me.” - Philippians 4:11-13

- 1 Timothy 6:6-10 - “But godliness with contentment (ouw-tar-ki-ah: sufficiency of Christ in life) is great gain, 7 for we brought nothing into the world, and we cannot take anything out of the world. 8 But if we have food and clothing, with these we will be content. 9 But those who desire (to have an affection) to be rich fall into temptation, into a snare, (pag-ece: allurements and seductions of sin) into many senseless and harmful desires that plunge (to sink into the deep) people into ruin (death) and destruction. (perish with misery) 10 For the love of money is a root (riza: cause, origin, source) of all kinds of evils. (crime, breaking of divine or human law) It is through this craving that some have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many pangs.” (all-consuming pain, sorrow)

READ: 1 Timothy 5:8-14

Cont. - Godly Leaders manage the care of widows and purpose to exhort them to cling to Christ. “Father of the fatherless and protector of widows is God in his holy habitation.” - Psalm 68:5

- 1 Timothy 5:15-16 - “15 For some have already strayed after Satan. (adversary) 16 If any believing woman has relatives who are widows, let her care for them. Let the church not be burdened, so that it may care for those who are truly widows. (barren, without care and support, i.e, a city with no inhabitants)

Godly Leaders must live consistently for all to see. “Only let your manner of life be worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I come and see you or am absent, I may hear of you that you are standing firm in one spirit, with one mind striving side by side for the faith of the gospel.” - Philippians 1:27

- 1 Timothy 5:17-25 - “Let the elders who rule well be considered worthy of double honor, (respect, reverence) especially those who labor (exhaust oneself; weariness) in preaching and teaching. 18 For the Scripture says, “You shall not muzzle (close the mouth) an ox when it treads out the grain,” and, “The laborer deserves (equal in value) his wages.” 19 Do not admit a charge against an elder except on the evidence of two or three witnesses. (Deuteronomy 19:15) 20 As for those who persist in sin, rebuke them in the presence of all, so that the rest may stand in fear. 21 In the presence of God and of Christ Jesus and of the elect angels I charge you to keep these rules without prejudging, doing nothing from partiality. 22 Do not be hasty in the laying on of hands, nor take part in the sins of others; keep yourself pure. 23 (No longer drink only water, but use a little wine for the sake of your stomach and your frequent ailments.) 24 The sins of some people are conspicuous, (openly evident) going before them to judgment, but the sins of others appear later. (come as they walk, follow after them) 25 So also good works are conspicuous, (openly evident) and even those that are not cannot remain hidden.

(Acts 20:26-31 - “Therefore I testify to you this day that I am innocent of the blood of all, 27 for I did not shrink from declaring to you the whole counsel of God. 28 Pay careful attention to yourselves and to all the flock, in which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to care for the church of God, which he obtained with his own blood. 29 I know that after my departure fierce wolves will come in among you, not sparing the flock; 30 and from among your own selves will arise men speaking twisted things, to draw away the disciples after them. 31 Therefore be alert, remembering that for three years I did not cease night or day to admonish everyone with tears.”)

Biblical Manhood & Womanhood

Foundations of Biblical Leadership

How To Care & Honor Widows Pt.1

1 Timothy 5:1-14

READ: 1 Timothy 4:13-16

Godly Leaders are careful to shepherd, not only in action, but

especially with words. “You shall stand up before the gray head and honor the face of an old man, and you shall fear your God: I am the Lord.” - Leviticus 19:32

- 1 Timothy 5:1-2 - “Do not rebuke (chastise with your words) an older man but encourage him as you would a father, younger men as brothers, 2 older women as mothers, younger women as sisters, in all purity.” (sinlessness in life)

Godly Leaders manage the care of widows and purpose to exhort them to cling to Christ. “Father of the fatherless and protector of widows is God in his holy habitation.” - Psalm 68:5

- 1 Timothy 5:3-16 - “Honor (tim-ah-o: to revere, venerate) widows (khay-rah: barren, without care and support, i.e - a city with no inhabitants) who are truly widows. 4 But if a widow has children or grandchildren, let them first learn to show godliness to their own household (to act piously, reverently with their family) and to make some return to their parents, for this is pleasing in the sight of God. 5 She who is truly a widow, left all alone, has set her hope on God and continues in supplications (seeking, asking, entreating) and prayers (address God) night and day, 6 but she who is self-indulgent (spat-al-ah-o: give oneself to pleasure) is dead even while she lives. (zao thnay-sko: to live without life) 7 Command these things as well, so that they may be without reproach. 8 But if anyone does not provide for his relatives, and especially for members of his household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.” Let a widow be enrolled (choose to be listed for cared) if she is not less than sixty years of age, having been the wife of one husband, 10 and having a reputation for good works: if she has brought up children, has shown hospitality, has washed the feet of the saints, has cared for the afflicted, and has devoted herself to every good work. 11 But refuse to enroll younger widows, for when their passions (the want to act on the impulse of sexual desire) draw them away from Christ, they desire to marry 12 and so incur condemnation (judegment of God) for having abandoned their former faith. (been- previously reliable, pristinely faithful, not pulled away) 13 Besides that, they learn to be idlers, (inactive, at leisure) going about from house to house, and not only idlers, (going about the home alone and inactive, not taking care of her responsibilities) but also gossips (babbling, talking and doing silly things) and busybodies, saying what they should not. (neglecting the important things and busy not minding their own business) 14 So I would have younger widows marry, bear children, manage their households, (oy-kay-dos-po-teo: manage family affairs) and give the (an) adversary no occasion for slander.