Lesson 4922

 (Lesson 4922) (07-23-25) 1st Timothy 1:5-11 

   “Now the end of the commandment is charity out of a pure heart, and of a good conscience, and of faith unfeigned: From which some having swerved have turned aside unto vain jangling; Desiring to be teachers of the law; understanding neither what they say, nor whereof they affirm. But we know that the law is good, if a man use it lawfully; Knowing this, that the law is not made for a righteous man, but for the lawless and disobedient, for the ungodly and for sinners, for unholy and profane, for murderers of fathers and murderers of mothers, for manslayers, 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; According to the glorious gospel of the blessed God, which was committed to my trust.” 

 

   In today’s quote, Paul explained that the goal of his instruction was to establish love that comes from a pure heart, a good clear conscience, and sincere faith. Then, like today, many “so-called” Christians had strayed from this, turning more to empty and meaningless talk. They desired to be teachers of the law but didn’t even know or understand the law they were attempting to teach, again, much like thousands of preachers today. Paul stated the law was good if used as it should be, not for those who have the righteous of Christ, but for the lawless and disobedient. He affirmed that these things were contrary to sound doctrine according to the glorious gospel entrusted to him. ~