1st Timothy 1:10. “For whoremongers, for them that defile themselves with mankind, for menstealers, for liars, for perjured persons, and if there be any other thing that is contrary to sound doctrine;”
ANY OTHER THING. This list is long, but I know of many other things That are contrary to sound doctrine, but people don’t bring To their mind those things, because in them they’re involved, And to many, what they have done is not considered a crime to solve.
But what about prices that are exorbitantly high – Or changing standard prices as when people need to buy Some provisions from you, they can get from no other – And they think you are helping them as a man would his brother.
What about a preacher who tells you, you are fine – As long as you give him money and try to “toe the line.” Just trust him with what you have, and he’ll take care of your soul – And a merciful God will overlook the sin and make you whole.
What about those who lead us supposing to show a better way To live and train our children, just let them have their say – But all the time, they are seeking to take over full control Of your labor and life, and are also seeking your soul.
What about those who teach our children and turn them astray From the truths of the Bible we taught, by what they do and say – Claiming authority and right, by the training they received, And undermining the faith we taught, as they go on to deceive.
Not everyone, contrary to sound doctrine, is behind prison bars. A lot of false teaching comes right from neighbors like ours, Who don’t believe in God and have no time for faith, And live life in freedom each day, but ignore God’s free grace.
“Father, I am not sure how to connect with those who ignore sound doctrine. Sometimes those who resist it at least think about it after their anger fades away. Help me to be ready when the time is right to plainly and simply give them Thy truth. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.”
A "trust" is something that has been placed in the hands of another to care for, and sometimes, bring to completion. "The Gospel of the glory of the blessed God" was a holy trust given to the apostle Paul to proclaim, promote, and preach. It included the presentation of our Lord Jesus Christ as the sin-bearer and the only One who fulfilled the law that condemned us. Timothy was to pass on the things he had learned from Paul "among many witnesses," and in turn they were to pass that same trust on to other "faithful men who shall be able to teach others also." It has now come to us. It is our turn and time to proclaim the "Gospel of the glory of the blessed God." How weighty, how serious, how important is this work which has been placed as a trust in our hands and hearts!!!