Study Desk

They will say, "Do not get married. Do not eat some kinds of food." But God gave these things to Christians who know the truth. We are to thank God for them.

Everything God made is good. We should not put anything aside if we can take it and thank God for it.

It is made holy by the Word of God and prayer.

Have nothing to do with foolish stories old women tell. Keep yourself growing in God-like living.

Growing strong in body is all right but growing in God-like living is more important. It will not only help you in this life now but in the next life also.

Because of this, we work hard and do our best because our hope is in the living God, the One Who would save all men. He saves those who believe in Him.

Until I come, read and preach and teach the Word of God to the church.

Be sure to use the gift God gave you. The leaders saw this in you when they laid their hands on you and said what you should do.

If a woman whose husband has died has children or grandchildren, they are the ones to care for her. In that way, they can pay back to their parents the kindness that has been shown to them. God is pleased when this is done.

I tell you from my heart that you must follow these rules without deciding before the truth is known. God and Jesus Christ and the chosen angels know what I am saying. Show favors to no one.

All you Christians who are servants must respect your owners and work hard for them. Do not let the name of God and our teaching be spoken against because of poor work.

Someone may teach something else. He may not agree with the teaching of our Lord Jesus Christ. He may not teach you to live God-like lives.

A God-like life gives us much when we are happy for what we have.

But you, man of God, turn away from all these sinful things. Work at being right with God. Live a God-like life. Have faith and love. Be willing to wait. Have a kind heart.

I tell you this before God Who gives life to all people and before Jesus Christ Who spoke well in front of Pontius Pilate.

At the right time, we will be shown that God is the One Who has all power. He is the King of kings and Lord of lords.

He can never die. He lives in a light so bright that no man can go near Him. No man has ever seen God or can see Him. Honor and power belong to Him forever. Let it be so.

Tell those who are rich in this world not to be proud and not to trust in their money. Money cannot be trusted. They should put their trust in God. He gives us all we need for our happiness.

Timothy, keep safe what God has trusted you with. Turn away from foolish talk. Do not argue with those who think they know so much. They know less than they think they do.

This letter is from Paul, a missionary of Jesus Christ. God has sent me to tell that He has promised life that lasts forever through Christ Jesus.