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; (1 Timothy 6:3 KJV)
It is your turn to do some explaining. Please explain why Paul referred us to the words of our Lord Jesus Christ?
Ok, I read over it, I also pray that the Lord helps me in this interpretation of his word.
When I ask questions, I do not do it with sarcasm or as though I am speaking down to you.
Why do you think Paul would even need to refer those that wanted to teach (pastors) to Our Lord and Saviors word? Would it not be obvious that Paul has come to preach his word? Paul only spoke unto believers, in this case Timothy, in a pastorial message..it was not as if he were speaking to pagans.
After you asked the question, I took the time to read the entire chapter, which put the single passage into context for me, as to give you the due diligence of my response.
Paul is simply saying....keep what “I” teach you, “not others”. Paul is not claiming credit as though the gospel and mystery was not given unto him by Jesus Christ, God in the flesh, but making a distinction on the specific message he has, and the importance that “his” message is unto salvation....NOONE else, not the gospel of Matthew, Not Mark etc...Also, Paul is reiterating that we are no more under the law(even though it is good if used wisely.1 Tim 1:8) , for pastors that understand that we are at the end of commandments, and in charity...no longer under the law, not desiring to teach the law.
Paul emphasizes here, that some, are trying to teach the law
5 Now the end of the commandment is charity out of a pure heart, and of a good conscience, and of faith unfeigned:
6 From which some having swerved have turned aside unto vain jangling;
7 Desiring to be teachers of the law; understanding neither what they say, nor whereof they affirm.
As for the passage itself, that you asked of me to explain....
Paul is definitely referring us to the Lords word (it is ALL the inspired word of God) would a pastorial message not assume that? Of course it would, because it is all Gods word, Do you think it necessary, in a pastorial message, that he make a distinction, and remind those “teachers” to follow the Lords wholesome words, and doctrine of “Godliness”, if there were no difference in the message he was given for the gentiles? He is not referring us to a doctrine in which Our Lord and Savior preached unto the lost sheep of Israel, under the law. He is referring the teacher to Pastor us, in a method consistent of what was already assumed.....All scripture is “for” you....but not all scripture is “about you”.
Look into your heart, I grew up in your doctrine, it took a tragedy in my life to get me out. I have no more confusion, the family I had that was TORN APART!! through judging one another, accusing each other of not repenting, and treating each other as a non believer...we are now back together and learning the lords word..(Satan did not do this) it is absolutely amazing, my faith and temptation to sin(even though I am not under its jurisdiction) Is so much stronger than I ever thought possible...
I simply see sin as a waste of time, and if commited, I recognize THAT is what my savior died for...and somehow, I have wanted to sin less and less and less...God knew all along, (so do we by paying attention to our children, by giving them some freedom, they stop asking for it so much, and they stop sneaking out and lying to us)....by freeing me unconditionally through believing in Christ, was a better plan of salvation than making you pay an entry fee, beyond believing in who he is...The Holy Spirit resides in GODS plan...NOT using your own understanding...the doctrine I follow, does not give a free ticket to sin (GOD KNOWS) what happens from the real liberation of Grace...Paul said, don’t slip back into slavery, you are free...therefore judge not thy brethren..
If you and I were to follow every word that our lord and savior taught, and not understand the difference between wholesome words like “love” , the doctrine of godliness from the perspective, and dispinsation from which it was preached, you would lose your soul In a life of self condemanation, constant failure, miss the beauty and gift of salvation through faith “without works” for those that believe.
Love you all
