1 Timothy
1
Stay in Ephesus and keep people focused on loving others in purity. Not the endless arguments and vain discussions of those who want to be teachers. God showed me mercy, to display His grace in me. Fight the good fight!
2
Have the men pray in church. Have the women be modest in dress - they are not to teach with authority.
3
That office is for men of good character. Deacons and their wives, too, must have good character and manage their homes well. I'm writing so you'll know how things should go in the church.
4
Because false teaching is going to come. So diligently teach the truth.
5
Treat people with respect. Provide for widows in need, but younger widows should remarry if possible. The family of widows should provide for them, before the church does. Honor elders and don't accept charges against them quickly, or ordain new elders hastily.
6
Slaves should honor their masters, not trying to take advantage if they are both Christians. Reject those who want to argue, who like controversy, who want to be rich. Fight the good fight, and God will vindicate you before His immortal light. Have the rich give, and not trust in their riches.
On Integrity, in Tabletalk
The church is directed by words (God's, and pastors'.) If people can't trust our words, the ministry of the church is compromised.
On France, in First Things
A long but interesting article on The Song of Roland. The first half is a review of France's current immigration woes, and the nationalist political pushback. What does it mean to be French, anyway? The second half considers Roland with a striking conclusion: "With the Song of Roland, French identity is founded on the battle against Islam."
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