Love Is The Goal
Nov 24, 2021
The goal of this command is love, which comes from a pure heart, and a good conscience, and a sincere faith.
I Timothy 1:5
In the introduction to this letter, Paul tells Timothy his work assignment: “command certain men not to teach false doctrines.” Later he says (in verse 8), "We know that the law is good, if one uses it properly." There is a sharp contrast between a genuine movement of God, which has at its core "love, which comes from a pure heart, and a good conscience, and a sincere faith," and the complex formulation of institutions built around laws and structures and complexities made up by man.
As we deal in business, we will write contracts, deals will be signed, and plans will be made. In all of these things let us remember to have "love, which comes from a pure heart, and a good conscience, and a sincere faith."
Reflections
- Is your heart pure?
- Is your conscience clear?
- Is your faith sincere?
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