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   and let not the church be charged; that it may relieve them that are widows   
   indeed.   
   [17] Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honour,   
   especially they who labour in the word and doctrine.   
   [18] For the scripture saith, Thou shalt not muzzle the ox that treadeth out   
   the corn. And, The labourer is worthy of his reward.   
   [19] Against an elder receive not an accusation, but before two or three   
   witnesses.   
   [20] Them that sin rebuke before all, that others also may fear.   
   [21] I charge thee before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, and the elect   
   angels, that thou observe these things without preferring one before   
   another, doing nothing by partiality.   
   [22] Lay hands suddenly on no man, neither be partaker of other men's sins:   
   keep thyself pure.   
   [23] Drink no longer water, but use a little wine for thy stomach's sake and   
   thine often infirmities.   
   [24] Some men's sins are open beforehand, going before to judgment; and some   
   men they follow after.   
   [25] Likewise also the good works of some are manifest beforehand; and they   
   that are otherwise cannot be hid.   
      
   1 Timothy 6   
      
   1 (Titus 2:5; Isa 52:5) Let as many servants as are under the yoke of slavery   
   count their own masters worthy of all honor, so that the name of God and His   
   doctrine may not be slandered.   
   2 (1Ti 4:11) Let those who have believing masters not despise them, because   
   they are brothers. Instead, let them serve as slaves, because those who   
   receive their service are faithful and beloved.   
      
   [1] Let as many servants as are under the yoke count their own masters   
   worthy of all honour, that the name of God and his doctrine be not   
   blasphemed.   
   [2] And they that have believing masters, let them not despise them, because   
   they are brethren; but rather do them service, because they are faithful and   
   beloved, partakers of the benefit. These things teach and exhort.   
      
   False Teaching and True Wealth   
      
   Teach and command these things.   
   3 (1Ti 1:3; 1:10) Anyone who teaches otherwise and does not consent   
   to wholesome words, to the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to godly   
   doctrine   
   4 (1Ti 1:4; 3:6) is conceited and knows nothing. He has a morbid   
   disposition for controversy and verbal disputes, from which come envy,   
   strife, blasphemies, evil speculations,   
   5 (2Ti 3:8; Titus 1:11) constant disputes by men of corrupt minds, being   
   destitute of the truth, and supposing that financial gain is godliness.   
   Withdraw yourself from such men.   
   6 (1Ti 4:8; Heb 13:5) But godliness with contentment is great gain.   
   7 (Job 1:21; Ps 49:17) For we brought nothing into this world,   
   and it is certain that we can carry nothing out.   
   8 (Ge 28:20) If we have food and clothing, we shall be content with   
   these things.   
   9 (Pr 15:27; 1Ti 3:7) But those who desire to be rich fall into temptation   
   and a snare and into many foolish and harmful lusts, which drown men   
   in ruin and destruction.   
   10 (Dt 16:19) For the love of money is the root of all evil.   
   While coveting after money, some have strayed from the faith   
   and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.   
      
   [3] If any man teach otherwise, and consent not to wholesome words, even the   
   words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the doctrine which is according to   
   godliness;   
   [4] He is proud, knowing nothing, but doting about questions and strifes of   
   words, whereof cometh envy, strife, railings, evil surmisings,   
   [5] Perverse disputings of men of corrupt minds, and destitute of the truth,   
   supposing that gain is godliness: from such withdraw thyself.   
   [6] But godliness with contentment is great gain.   
   [7] For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry   
   nothing out.   
   [8] And having food and raiment let us be therewith content.   
   [9] But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into   
   many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and   
   perdition.   
   [10] For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted   
   after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with   
   many sorrows.   
      
   The Good Fight of Faith   
      
   11 (2Ti 2:22; 3:17) But you, O man of God, escape these things, and follow   
   after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, and gentleness.   
   12 (1Ti 1:18; 1Co 9:25-66) Fight the good fight of faith. Lay hold   
   on eternal life, to which you are called and have professed   
   a good profession before many witnesses.   
   13 (1Ti 5:21; Mt 27:11) I command you, in the sight of God, who gives   
   life to all things, and in the sight of Christ Jesus, who testified   
   a good confession before Pontius Pilate,   
   14 to keep this commandment without blemish, blameless   
   until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ,   
   15 (1Ti 1:11; Rev 17:14) which He, who is the blessed and only Ruler,   
   the King of kings and Lord of lords, will reveal at the proper time.   
   16 (1Ti 1:17; Jn 1:18; Ps 104:2) He alone has immortality, living in   
   unapproachable light, whom no one has seen, nor can see.   
   To Him be honor and everlasting power. Amen.   
   17 (Ro 11:20; 1Ti 4:10) Command those who are rich in this world that   
   they not be conceited, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God,   
   who richly gives us all things to enjoy.   
   18 (Ro 12:8; 12:13) Command that they do good, that they be rich in good   
   works, generous, willing to share,   
   19 (Lk 16:9; 1Ti 6:12) and laying up in store for themselves a good   
   foundation for the coming age, so that they may take hold of eternal life.   
   20 (Col 2:8; 2Ti 2:16) O Timothy, guard that which is committed to your trust.   
   Avoid profane babblings and opposing views from so-called knowledge.   
   21 (2Ti 2:18; Col 4:18) By professing it, some have erred concerning   
   the faith.   
   Grace be with you. Amen.   
      
   [11] But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after   
   righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness.   
   [12] Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou   
   art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses.   
   [13] I give thee charge in the sight of God, who quickeneth all things, and   
   before Christ Jesus, who before Pontius Pilate witnessed a good confession;   
   [14] That thou keep this commandment without spot, unrebukeable, until the   
   appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ:   
   [15] Which in his times he shall shew, who is the blessed and only   
   Potentate, the King of kings, and Lord of lords;   
   [16] Who only hath immortality, dwelling in the light which no man can   
   approach unto; whom no man hath seen, nor can see: to whom be honour and   
   power everlasting. Amen.   
   [17] Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded,   
   nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly   
   all things to enjoy;   
   [18] That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to   
   distribute, willing to communicate;   
   [19] Laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to   
   come, that they may lay hold on eternal life.   
   [20] O Timothy, keep that which is committed to thy trust, avoiding profane   
   and vain babblings, and oppositions of science falsely so called:   
   [21] Which some professing have erred concerning the faith. Grace be with   
   thee. Amen.   
      
   2) Our Daily Bread for 10 December 2025 Titled   
    Unforgettable Lessons  by   
   Arthur Jackson   
      
   Proverbs 3:1-12   
      
   The Rewards of Wisdom   
      
   1 (Pr 4:5; Dt 8:1) My son, do not forget my teaching,   
   but let your heart keep my commandments;   
   2 (Pr 4:10; Ps 91:16) for length of days and long life   
      
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