Lying Lips

The Impact of False Teaching a letter from Paul to Timothy

False teaching can have a profound and damaging impact on individuals and communities.

Today, we're exploring this issue, its consequences, and ways to protect ourselves.

False teaching can lead people astray, causing them to turn away from their faith.

Some teachers knowingly spread lies, hardening their hearts to the truth.

Discernment is crucial in distinguishing truth from falsehood.

We know the Law is good when it is used the way God intended. It is not for those who follow the law.

It is for those who do not obey anybody or anything. It is for the sinners who hate God and speak against Him. It is for those who kill their fathers and mothers and for those who kill other people.

It is for those who do sex sins and for people who do sex sins with their own sex. It is for people who steal other people for those who lie and for those who promise not to lie, but do.

It is for everything that is against right teaching. The great Good News of our honored God is right teaching.

Paul gives Thanks To God: I thank Christ Jesus our Lord for the power and strength He has given me.

Before He chose me, I talked bad about Christ, I made His followers suffer. I hurt them in every way I could. But God had loving-kindness for me. I did not understand what I was doing for I was not a Christian then. Then our Lord gave me much of His loving-favor and faith and love which are found in Christ Jesus.

We must grow in faith love holy living

This growth is more important than physical strength, benefiting us not just in this life, but also in the next.

To protect ourselves, we should be mindful of what we listen to and who we follow.

We should focus on the Word of God and prayer, seeking wisdom from these sources.

Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners from their sin and I am the worst sinner. And yet God had loving-kindness for me. Timothy, my son, here is my word to you. Fight well for the Lord!

There is one God. There is one Man standing between God and men. That Man is Christ Jesus. He gave His life for all men so they could go free and not be held by the power of sin. This is why I was chosen to be a teacher and a missionary. I am to teach faith and truth to the people who do not know God. I am not lying but telling the truth.

Also, we should be cautious about choosing our spiritual leaders, ensuring they are true to the faith.

False teaching can lead to a breakdown in community values.

I want men everywhere to pray. They should lift up holy hands as they pray. They should not be angry or argue.

Christian women should not be dressed in the kind of clothes and their hair should not be combed in the kind of way that would make people look at them. They should not wear much gold or pearls or clothes that cost a lot of money. Chrisitan women should be known for doing good things and living good lives.

Women should be quiet when they learn. They should listen to what men have to say. Women will be saved through the giving of birth to children.

A church leader should want to do good work. He must be a good man. A church leader must not be a new Christian. A church leader must be respected by people who are not Christians so nothing can be said against him. In that way, he will not be trapped by the devil.

This can lead to people turning away to follow harmful paths.

The community plays a crucial role in countering false teaching.

It's important to respect and care for each other, especially those in need.

Leaders who work hard preaching and teaching the truth should be recognized and supported.

Church helpers must also be good men and act so people will respect them. They must speak the truth. They must not get drunk. They must not have a love for money. They must have their faith in Christ and be His followers with a heart that says they are right.

False teaching can have severe consequences, but with discernment and community support, we can protect ourselves and each other.

Remember, a God-like life gives us much when we are content with what we have.

Let's continue to fight the good fight of faith, holding onto the life that lasts forever.

Why Paul Writes to Timothy. I wanted you to know how you should act among people in the church which is the house of the living God.
The church holds up the truth.

It is important to know the secret of God-like living, which is: Christ came to earth as a Man. He was pure in His Spirit. He was seen by angels. The nations heard about Him. Men everywhere put their trust in Him. He was taken up into heaven.

The Holy Spirit tells us in plain words that in the last days some people will turn away from the faith. They will listen to what is said about spirits and follow the teaching about demons.

Those who teach this tell it as the truth when they know it is a lie. they do it so much that their own hearts no longer say it is wrong.

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.

Christians are to Grow
If you keep telling these things to the Christians you will be a good worker for Jesus Christ. You will feed your soul on these words of faith and on this good teaching which you have followed. These words are true and they can be trusted.

Watch yourself how you act and what you teach. Stay true to what is right. If you do, you and those who hear you will be saved from the punishment of sin.

Do not speak sharp words to an older man. Talk to younger men as brothers. Talk to older women as mothers. Talk to younger women as sisters.

A woman whose husband has died and has children or grandchildren, they are to care for her. God is pleased when this is done. Anyone who does not take care of his family and those in his house has turned away from the faith.

A woman over sixty (married only once) can receive help from the church. She must also be upright. Younger widows should remarry or they will turn and follow satan.

Leaders who do their work well should be given twice as much pay, and for sure those who work hard preaching and teaching. Do not listen to what someone says against a church leader unless two or three persons say the same thing. Do not be in a hurry to choose a church leader.

Show favors to no one. You do not want to have any part in other men's sins. Keep yourself Pure.

Do not drink water only.
Use a little wine.

The sins of some men can be seen. Their sins go before them and make them guilty. The sins of other men will be seen later. In the same way, good works are easy to see now. But some that are not easy to be seen cannot always be hidden.

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.

Men who are not able to use their minds in the right way because of sin argue all the time. They do not have the truth. They think religion is a way to get much for themselves.

A God-like life gives us much when we are happy for what we have. We came into this world with nothing. For sure, when we die, we will take nothing with us.

But men who want lots of money are tempted. They are trapped into doing all kinds of foolish things and things which hurt them.

The love of money is the beginning of all kinds of sin. Some people have turned from the faith because of their love for money. They have made much pain for themselves because of this.

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.

You must do all our Lord Jesus Christ said so no one can speak against you. Do this until He comes again. 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.

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.

Tell them to do good and be rich in good works. They should give much to those in need and be ready to share.

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. Some people have gone after much learning. It has proved to be false and they have turned away from the faith.