Idol Hands are the Devil's Workshop (1 Tim. 5:13)

SPIRITUAL DIARY FOR 6-01-02

 

My Worship Time                                          Focus: Idol hands are the Devil’s workshop

Bible Reading & Meditation                         Reference:  1Timothy 5:13

 

            Message of the verse:  “At the same time they also learn to be idle, as they go around from house to house; and not merely idle, but also gossips and busybodies, talking about things not proper to mention.”  Paul is giving or backing up the reason that he has already given as to why the young widows should not be on the list to be taken care of by the church.  In this verse he says that because of their youth these young widows would not be about the Lord’s business, but would be going from one house to another and would be spreading gossip.  The older women would not be prone to do this.

            Spiritual meaning for my life today:  I have a lot more time on my hands than when I was working and so I must make sure to occupy my time with things that are profitable to do.  This can sometimes create a problem so I must avoid those problem areas.

The Word of God has brought about conviction and instruction.

My Steps of Faith Today:  From the teaching of this passage I have been taught to avoid idleness.  I should keep myself busy doing the Lord’s business.

Memory verse for the week:  Romans 5:20

Moreover the law entered that the offence might abound.  But where sin abounded, grace abounded much more.