Verse 1
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One must live the right kind of lifestyle in order to reflect wholesome teaching. If you live the lifestyle that's consistent with what you believe, your life and beliefs will be attractive to others, and more people will come to be saved as a result.
Verses 2-5
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Older men and women must both be godly in their character and diligent in their activity.
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Older age is not an excuse for inactivity. Older men, remain focused and growing in the works of self-control, faith, love, and patience. Don't let your age make you lazy!
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Women should focus on conducting themselves well and teaching younger or less mature women to do the same.
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As a woman, help other women learn how to be a woman—a godly woman!
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As an Older or Widowed Woman:
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Cultivate a diligent prayer-life (1 Timothy 5:5, Luke 2:37).
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Build relationships with and teach younger women to be faithful in marriage, parenting, and homemaking (Titus 2:3-5).
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Serve the church by providing lodging and/or hospitality (1 Timothy 5:10).
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As a Younger, Single Woman:
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Cultivate yourself by learning essential skills for the management of a household, so you'll provide well in the future (1 Timothy 5:8). Prepare for your future (Proverbs 24:27).
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You can work a job to save money (but don't overwork), learn to manage finances, prepare meals, etc.
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If you desire marriage, or if you wander through lots of idle time, then seek marriage and have children (1 Timothy 5:14).
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As a Married Woman:
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Submission as a Wife – A wife is under her husband's authority (Numbers 5:19, Genesis 3:16).
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Gently and quietly submit to your husband's every request (Ephesians 5:24, Titus 2:5, 1 Peter 3:1-5), except those that contradict the Word (Acts 5:29).
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Deeply respect your husband, and see him as your lord (under the Lord Jesus, of course) (1 Peter 3:6).
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Ask your husband for his counsel in situations, and don't act without mutual agreement. Your husband makes the final decision (1 Corinthians 7:5, Numbers 30:8).
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Being a Helper to Your Husband, as a Wife – (Genesis 2:18)
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Be a homemaker, and be with your children while your husband is at work (1 Timothy 5:14, Titus 2:4-5).
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Support your husband, and encourage him (Proverbs 31:11-12).
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Be a good steward of your household's finances, using money wisely to bring more gain for your family (Proverbs 31:16-24).
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Verse 6
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Young men, early on, should be especially focused on becoming sober and self-controlled. As a young man...
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Learn to control youthful passions like lust (2 Timothy 2:22).
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Entirely avoid over-eating, over-indulging in anything; and avoid intoxicating or mind-altering substances.
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Build a sound mind and self-control in these areas through reading the Word and physical discipline like fasting and exercise.
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As a leader, don't let young men lose sight of growth in these areas. Immature believers won't grow much if they don't overcome in these areas first. To grow beyond the immaturity of youth, you must learn self-control.
Verses 7-8
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Teach accurately, and live as a good example. Live what you teach. Then no one will be able to criticize you.
Verses 9-10
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As a worker or employee, serve your boss well. Do what you're asked with a good attitude and honest work.
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See teaching on Ephesians 6, Colossians 3, and 1 Timothy 6 for more details.
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In all of these instructions, a godly lifestyle adorns the gospel. In other words, the gospel will be more appealing to people if our lives are honorable.
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But we will damage people's perception of the gospel if we have dishonorable conduct in our marriages, homes, and/or jobs (verse 5).
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Verses 11-14
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1. Grace brought salvation: We are saved because God chose to extend us the kindness of His Son even though we did not deserve it.
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2. Grace teaches obedience: God's graces motivates us to turn away from sin and live a godly life, so as not to take advantage of God's grace.
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Just as you find yourself appreciating someone after they've shown great kindness to you, when we recognize how gracious God has been to us, we will be appreciate Him. We'll be motivated not to abuse His kindness by sinning. Grace brings obedience because such obedience comes from sincere appreciation to God, rather than obligation.
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A believer's sincere gratitude towards God, for His grace and forgiveness, empowers them to obey the Word without it being a heavy burden. Remember that God's grace gives you power to obey!
Verse 15
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Be bold to teach about the gospel, Christ, and godly conduct in believer's lives.
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Be obedient to the same instructions, so that no one disrespects you.