1 Timothy 6 · Grade 4
Fight the Good Fight
Read and Think
Paul begins with instructions for bondservants, people who were owned by masters in that time. They were to honor their masters so the name of God and the teaching would not be spoken against. Those with believing masters were to serve them well, because they were brothers. Then Paul warns about false teachers who love arguments and think godliness is a way to get rich.
Paul writes: But godliness with contentment is great gain. We brought nothing into the world, and we cannot carry anything out. With food and clothing, we will be content. People set on getting rich are tempted and trapped by harmful wants. Paul warns that loving money leads to every kind of evil, and some have wandered from the faith because of it.
Paul writes to Timothy: But you, man of God, flee these things, and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, perseverance, and gentleness. He tells him to fight the good fight of faith and take hold of eternal life. Paul praises God as the King of kings and Lord of lords. He tells the rich not to be proud or hope in riches, but in God. They should do good, be rich in good works, and be ready to share.
Show What You Know
Why were bondservants to honor their masters?
What is great gain?
What is a root of all kinds of evil?
What should Timothy follow after?
What should the rich be rich in?
Word Bank Fill-In
Use the word bank to fill in each blank.
- They were to honor their masters so the name of and the teaching would not be spoken against.
- Paul writes: But godliness with contentment is great .
- With food and clothing, we will be .
- Paul warns that loving leads to every kind of evil, and some have wandered from the faith because of it.
- Paul writes to Timothy: But you, man of God, flee these things, and follow after righteousness, godliness, , love, perseverance, and gentleness.
Think About It
Paul says, godliness with contentment is great gain. What helps you be content instead of always wanting more?
Paul tells Timothy to fight the good fight of faith. What is one way you can stand strong in your faith this week?
Memory Verse
“But you, man of God, flee these things, and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, perseverance, and gentleness.”
1 Timothy 6:11 (WEB)
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Prayer
Dear God, thank You for giving me all I need. Help me . Amen.
Take It Home
For families: talk about these together.
- Which good quality do you most want God to grow in you?
- How can wanting things hurt?
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