10 She must be known for doing good things for people and for being a good mother. To receive this help, she must have been the wife of one man. 9 A woman over sixty years old whose husband has died may receive help from the church. He is worse than a person who has never put his trust in Christ. 8 Anyone who does not take care of his family and those in his house has turned away from the faith. 6 But the one who lives only for the joy she can receive from this world is the same as dead even if she is alive.ħ Teach these things so they will do what is right. 5 Women whose husbands have died are alone in this world. In that way, they can pay back to their parents the kindness that has been shown to them. 4 If a woman whose husband has died has children or grandchildren, they are the ones to care for her. Talk to younger women as sisters, keeping yourself pure.

Teaching About Women Whose Husbands Have Diedĥ Do not speak sharp words to an older man. If you do, you and those who hear you will be saved from the punishment of sin.

16 Watch yourself how you act and what you teach. Work at it so everyone may see you are growing as a Christian. The leaders saw this in you when they laid their hands on you and said what you should do. 13 Until I come, read and preach and teach the Word of God to the church. Show them how to live in faith and in love and in holy living. They should be able to follow you in the way you talk and in what you do. Show other Christians how to live by your life. 12 Let no one show little respect for you because you are young. Paul’s Helpful Words to Young Timothyġ1 Tell people that this is what they must do. 10 Because of this, we work hard and do our best because our hope is in the living God, the One Who would save all men. 9 These words are true and they can be trusted. It will not only help you in this life now but in the next life also. 8 Growing strong in body is all right but growing in God-like living is more important. Keep yourself growing in God-like living. 7 Have nothing to do with foolish stories old women tell. You will feed your own soul on these words of faith and on this good teaching which you have followed. Christians Are to GrowĦ If you keep telling these things to the Christians, you will be a good worker for Jesus Christ. 5 It is made holy by the Word of God and prayer. We should not put anything aside if we can take it and thank God for it. Do not eat some kinds of food.” But God gave these things to Christians who know the truth. They do it so much that their own hearts no longer say it is wrong. 2 Those who teach this tell it as the truth when they know it is a lie. They will listen to what is said about spirits and follow the teaching about demons. 4 The Holy Spirit tells us in plain words that in the last days some people will turn away from the faith.

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