July 30
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1 TIMOTHY 1
18 This charge I entrust to you, Timothy, my child, in accordance with the prophecies previously made about you, that by them you may wage the good warfare, 19 holding faith and a good conscience. By rejecting this, some have made shipwreck of their faith, 20 among whom are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I have handed over to Satan that they may learn not to blaspheme. – 1 Timothy 1:18-20
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1 TIMOTHY 1 HOLD ON TO FAITH AND A GOOD CONSCIENCE
A poem inspired by these verses by ILMA
As we live on this earth, spiritual battles are certain to happen
Though we don’t see them, we will encounter them often
As we hold on fast to our faith, let us be mindful of such battles
We need to wear God’s armor at all times and be ready to face hurdles.
Because we believe in the Lord Jesus Christ, we are protected
He will vindicate those who are faithful and they will be strengthened
Do not fail to grow your faith but always be steadfast instead
Hold on to a good conscience and depend on the Holy Spirit.
When the saints fail to cling to the gospel they already heard
They will be easily misled by heresies and their minds will be twisted
Because they allow themselves to be deceived with wrong teachings
They will bear no fruits from the Spirit and will fail in all their doings.
Put on all of God’s armor to stand firm against the wiles of the devil
Fasten the belt of truth so you won’t be deceived by wickedness and evil
Wear the breastplate of righteousness and the shoes of peace from the gospel
Have the shield of faith ready and the sword of the Spirit which is the word of God.
Love one another so that you won’t be corrupted by the enemy
Depend on the strength that comes only from Jesus Christ
Constantly examine your hearts and follow God’s precepts
Resist the urge that comes from your flesh and the devil will flee.
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REFLECTION
• Why do we need to hold on fast to our faith and a good conscience?