1 Timothy 5:21
21 I charge [diamarturomai] thee before [enopion] God, [theos] and [kai] the Lord [kurios] Jesus [Iesous] Christ, [Christos] and [kai] the elect [eklektos] angels, [aggelos] that [hina] thou observe [phulasso] these things [tauta] without [choris] preferring one before another, [prokrima] doing [poieo] nothing [medeis] by [kata] partiality. [prosklisis] KJV-Interlinear
21 I solemnly charge you in the
presence of God and of Christ Jesus and of His chosen angels, to maintain these
principles without bias, doing nothing in a spirit of partiality. NASB
Often times the highest
authority in the church, is difficult to bring charges against, especially if
you do not have strong facts.And the
politics in typical fashion are difficult to get around, if there are those who
will defend the elder, even if they have conducted themselves in a sinful or
criminal manner.
Nevertheless, Paul charges
Timothy, and each one of us, in bringing our obedience to truth, and not to
blind loyalties for people (no matter who they are).
The principles of truth
(Bible doctrine), include honor, honesty, fidelity, integrity and so forth. When these are traded away for any reason,
then the office and the faith become discounted and those who see the hypocrisy, will turn away from the principles of doctrine.
Far too often,
Christianity is judged based on the activities of people. That is what most immature believers or
unbelievers have to go on.They are not
familiar with the principles of doctrine, and therefore cannot evaluate
Christianity based on Gods teachings.They
have only the lifestyles and habits of people (you and your conduct) to learn
from.
And when Christianity
is filled with people of dishonesty and infidelity, or just plain hypocrisy,
then what does that say about Christianity to others?
Certainly all people
are held accountable for their decisions regarding truth, but too, those who
proactively drive people away from truth because of poor examples that they
set, have a great deal to face Christ with, when their (your) judgment day
comes.
And who knows of your
actions or inactions?All
of heaven and earth God, Christ, and even the angels.
You are being observed
constantly.You can make a fool of
yourself, or you can live up to Gods standards in all things. The universe can view you with repugnance, or
it can hold you in high regard.Which would
you prefer?
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