Meditation

Good morning Reader,

We ended our first week in 1 Timothy on Friday, copying out verses 1–7 of Ch. 2. Paul mandates prayer for everyone, because God wants everyone saved.

Today's verses (8–15) show how the church should carry itself in prayer so it serves that purpose instead of undercutting it.

Men are to pray without quarrels, and women are to be marked by godliness and quietness rather than display.

Paul is urging Timothy (and us) to craft a church whose worship matches its heart, where prayer and conduct come from people at peace with God and with one another.

Today's verses are 1 Timothy 2:8-15

⁸ I desire therefore that the men in every place pray, lifting up holy hands without anger and doubting. ⁹ In the same way, that women also adorn themselves in decent clothing, with modesty and propriety; not just with braided hair, gold, pearls, or expensive clothing; ¹⁰ but (which becomes women professing godliness) with good works.

¹¹ Let a woman learn in quietness with all subjection. ¹² But I don't permit a woman to teach, nor to exercise authority over a man, but to be in quietness. ¹³ For Adam was first formed, then Eve.

¹⁴ Adam wasn't deceived, but the woman, being deceived, has fallen into disobedience; ¹⁵ but she will be saved through her childbearing, if they continue in faith, love, and sanctification with sobriety.

Encouragement

² Lift up your hands in the sanctuary. Praise Yahweh!

Psalm 134:2

Andy

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