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I Timothy 4 Part 1–Spiritual Fitness

Paul reminded Timothy to be on guard for false teachers.  These leaders promote very structured and sacrificial lives for their congregants and yet, have no desire to follow the codes they espouse. They promise the world in exchange for being treated like royalty; but in reality, they intend to deliver nothing.  Paul urged Timothy to stand up to such teaching and to the leaders that make their fortunes promoting it.  
 
In addition, Paul reminds Timothy to remain spiritually fit.  Paul does not diminish the value of physical discipline, but, wants Timothy to note that spiritual fitness is more important. Its importance lies in the eternal nature of the outcome.  Our physical health is as temporal as life itself. The spiritual fitness is preparation for the eternal.  We need to think eternally, live eternally and act eternally.  We can never be afraid to press on to take hold of the Spirit’s teaching, leading and comfort.
 
In short, we have to make the main thing, the main thing. We cannot lose sight of what God has taught and promised.  We have to live our lives focused on becoming like Christ and honoring Him in the way we work, the way we act, and in the way we live!
 
God Bless You

 The Spirit clearly says that in later times some will abandon the faith and follow deceiving spirits and things taught by demons. Such teachings come through hypocritical liars, whose consciences have been seared as with a hot iron. They forbid people to marry and order them to abstain from certain foods, which God created to be received with thanksgiving by those who believe and who know the truth. For everything God created is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving, because it is consecrated by the word of God and prayer.

If you point these things out to the brothers and sisters,[a] you will be a good minister of Christ Jesus, nourished on the truths of the faith and of the good teaching that you have followed. Have nothing to do with godless myths and old wives’ tales; rather, train yourself to be godly. For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come. This is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance. 10 That is why we labor and strive, because we have put our hope in the living God, who is the Savior of all people, and especially of those who believe.

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This is an amazing Journey. I hope you will hear from the Lord, as you seek Him with your heart. Matthew 6:33

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