0 1 Timothy : Family Values

The law is not made for a righteous man, but ... for them that defile themselves with mankind. 1:9

Trivia: Who did Paul deliver to Satan to teach them not to blaspheme?

1 Timothy : Family Values (3)

  1. "A bishop must be ... the husband of one wife." Apparently, it's OK for laymen to have several. 3:2
  2. You should help a widow only if she: has no children or nephews; is desolate, trusts in God, and prays all the time; is not living in pleasure (a widow living in pleasure is the living dead); is over 60 years old; had only one husband; has raised children; has lodged strangers; has washed the saints' feet; has relieved the afflicted; and has diligently followed every good work. 5:3-10
  3. Never help a young widow (one under 60 years old). When they wax wanton against Christ, they'll get married, and be damned to hell for rejecting their faith. Besides, young widows are idle busybodies, wandering around from house to house saying things they shouldn't say. They should get married and have children (though they'll be damned to hell for it). Heck, some of them have already turned aside after Satan. 5:11-15

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