***Philippines 1:16 (NLT) They preach because they love me, for they know I have been appointed to defend the Good News.*** Those who preached Christ “with pure motives” (1:15) did so because of their love for Paul. They knew Paul was in prison, not because of any criminal act, but because the Lord brought him there to defend the Good News (see 1:7). Paul had landed in prison because of his devoti... »
***1 Timothy 1:5 (NLT) The purpose of my instruction is that all believers would be filled with love that comes from a pure heart, a clear conscience, and genuine faith.*** Paul expanded his instruction to Timothy by reminding him and anyone else who would read the letter that the correction of the false teachers would do them good, not harm. The false teachers were motivated by mere curiosity and... »
***1 Timothy 1:6-7 (NLT) 6 But some people have missed this whole point. They have turned away from these things and spend their time in meaningless discussions. 7 They want to be known as teachers of the law of Moses, but they don’t know what they are talking about, even though they speak so confidently.*** Paul wrote against those who wanted to be teachers of the Law of Moses. These men taught s... »