Friday, January 17, 2014
1 Timothy 2:1-15 Pray for one another and the church and government and accept your role in God's creation
I exhort therefore, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and givings of thanks, be made for all men: for kings and all who are in high places; that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and reverence. For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior; who desires all people to be saved and come to full knowledge of the truth. For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus, who gave himself as a ransom for all; the testimony in its own times; to which I was appointed a preacher and an apostle (I am telling the truth in Christ, not lying), a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and truth. I desire therefore that the men in every place pray, lifting up holy hands without anger and doubting. In the same way, that women also adorn themselves in decent clothing, with modesty and propriety; not just with braided hair, gold, pearls, or expensive clothing; but (which becomes women professing godliness) with good works. Let a woman learn in quietness with all subjection. But I don’t permit a woman to teach, nor to exercise authority over a man, but to be in quietness. For Adam was first formed, then Eve. Adam wasn't deceived, but the woman, being deceived, has fallen into disobedience; but she will be saved through her childbearing, if they continue in faith, love, and sanctification with sobriety.
Prayer is our primary way to communicate with God and the Son. Because we desire a quiet and peaceful life, we should pray for our families and all others that come into our lives including the church and the government. We want to be set apart and holy and not self-centered as some are, but to accept the decisions God has made and live by them For this reason, every man is subject to Christ who is the head of all. He is the head of the house and his partner in life loves him by subjecting herself to him and not calling attention to herself with luring dress that would attract the attention to other men than her husband. We are all subject to someone, but all are subject to God the Father who is the centerpiece of the godhead.
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