Pastor Ralph Posted February 2, 2009 Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 Q5. (1 Timothy 6:20-21) How can we guard the faith without becoming narrow, backward-looking people who oppose all change, and complain about "what things are coming to"? How can guards be at the same time positive, loving, and pleasant to be around? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elwood C O'Dell Posted February 15, 2009 Report Share Posted February 15, 2009 We need to remember that change comes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charisbarak Posted February 16, 2009 Report Share Posted February 16, 2009 We are to keep growing in our relationship to Christ. Speak the truth. Share God's Word. Watch to see that His Word is handled correctly. Help others grow. Evangelize through giving, supporting, or being missionaries. Ask God for wisdom in all things. Be joyful, praising God, thankful, praising God each day!! You know, you cannot buy any of the fruit of the Spirit!! Strive for fruit!! Praise God! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iam4-1god Posted February 16, 2009 Report Share Posted February 16, 2009 Q5. (1 Timothy 6:20-21) How can we guard the faith without becoming narrow, backward-looking people who oppose all change, and complain about "what things are coming to"? How can guards be at the same time positive, loving, and pleasant to be around? We must stay in the Word. We must stay in prayer. Knowing what the Bible says, and talking to God and asking questions is really the best way to avoid the pitfalls. Knowing what we believe, and refusing to be tossed and turned around by all the various doctrines that are making the rounds in these times is the only way to avoid being lead astray. Read the Bible for yourself. Ask the Holy Spirit to help you understand what is being said. Talk it over with other believers that study the Bible themselves, and want to know the truth. Don't take anyone elses word for what the Bible says. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenny Posted February 19, 2009 Report Share Posted February 19, 2009 Q5. (1 Timothy 6:20-21) How can we guard the faith without becoming narrow, backward-looking people who oppose all change, and complain about "what things are coming to"? How can guards be at the same time positive, loving, and pleasant to be around? We live in an ever changing world but must understand that we as the church play as big a role in the changes as anyone else. So if these changes seem to be getting away from us we should be asking ourselves why? As long as the changes conform to the teaching in the gospel there is no reason to complain or to go along with them. We can guard the faith simply by portraying how good our Lord is to us on a day to day basis. Remember growth is change so as we grow in our walk with the lord we move forward and things change. let us be the instigators of change instead of waiting around to oppose change that happens around us. The gospel was written with great changes in mind so don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hanks Posted February 19, 2009 Report Share Posted February 19, 2009 Q5. (1Timothy 6:20-21) How can we guard the faith without becoming narrow, backward-looking people who oppose all change, and complain about "what things are coming to"? How can guards be at the same time positive, loving, and pleasant to be around? I live in a country rife with corruption and amongst the highest crime rate in the world. It is so easy to become negative about what is happening to our people. The only way to counter all this negativism is to put our trust in God. We have to put our trust in His promises, His faithfulness, His goodness, and His mercy, amongst many other. We serve a mighty God!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JanMary Posted February 19, 2009 Report Share Posted February 19, 2009 Q5. (1 Timothy 6:20-21) How can we guard the faith without becoming narrow, backward-looking people who oppose all change, and complain about "what things are coming to"? Shun the godless chatter, politically correct thinking which permeates nearly all media today, and stay focused on the Word of God every day, yielding to the work of the Holy Spirit in all that we do, think, and say. Darkness is exposed and chased away by light. We are to reflect His Light through our lives so that those in the darkness can be drawn to Him. We are commanded to be salt, and salt's purpose is to preserve, protect, save, support, sustain, season. We are commanded to be light. We derive our light from His presence within us, and we are to shine so that others may see our good works and glorify God in Heaven....we have a choice then. We can lose our saltiness through becoming like the world, and we can refuse to shine, or we can be both to a dying world. Joseph was both salt and light, first to just his family, then to those at Potipher's house, in prison, and finally to the saving of his entire nation....while sustaining Egypt....because he guarded the faith and never wavered in belief in the promise God had given him. How can guards be at the same time positive, loving, and pleasant to be around? When we walk in the light, we bring Jesus to those around us....and Who is more positive, loving and pleasant to be around than Jesus? He tells us to speak the truth...in love. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stan Posted February 19, 2009 Report Share Posted February 19, 2009 Q5. (1 Timothy 6:20-21) How can we guard the faith without becoming narrow, backward-looking people who oppose all change, and complain about "what things are coming to"? How can guards be at the same time positive, loving, and pleasant to be around? By continueing to study as Paul told Timothy to show your self approved. If we continue to study God will strengthen our faith and make us stronger in living the life that Jesus wants for us. We guard our faith through prayer and being with other God fearing Christians and leading others to know Him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustJeff Posted February 20, 2009 Report Share Posted February 20, 2009 The agape love of Christ cannot change. Without it we are empty vessels subject the the mechanics of the flesh. With it we are new every morning and our message is always fresh and postive. It comes with the Holy Spirit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patriciaa Posted February 20, 2009 Report Share Posted February 20, 2009 Q5. (1 Timothy 6:20-21) How can we guard the faith without becoming narrow, backward-looking people who oppose all change, and complain about "what things are coming to"? How can guards be at the same time positive, loving, and pleasant to be around? We need to determine weather proposed changes are actually God's in God Word or man's ways of doing things. We need to pray, study the Word and know what God teaches in His Word. We need to show love to all even those with whom we disagree and lovingly and calmly be able to explain what we believe and why we believe this. Standing for the truth does not mean to be quarrelsome and unkind. God's Word is based on love and therefore we need to love others as we stand faithfully. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delivered Posted February 21, 2009 Report Share Posted February 21, 2009 Q5. (1 Timothy 6:20-21.) How can we guard the faith without becoming narrow, backward-looking people who oppose all change, and complain about "what things are coming to"? First, the scripture tells me that the gate of salvation is narrow, and to many it appears as backward, not very scientific, but my faith tells me different. The best way I can guard my stand on the faith, is to stay in God's word. Faith is found in the word, and the more I read and study the word, the more I see faith building up in me, ready to put faith into action. I know there are many people who do not believe in the rapture, many do not believe in the flood, many do not believe in the resurrection, etc. Our children are being taught in our schools the theory of evolution, trying to disprove our faith that God Almighty created the heavens and the earth; As we parents try to teach our children the truth, society is there trying to make us out as a backward, ignorant people. Stay in the word, stay in faith is very important, very important indeed. How can guards be at the same time positive, loving, and pleasant to be around? I do not give ground to those who want to argue God's word. If they are hungry, I love discussing God's word with them, even if we see things differently. Well, I will have to be honest with you, I have become bold in the Lord and I am tired of all the progress Satan has made in this world, with his lies and deception; to some, I may not come across to the world as pleasant, or loving, as I stand FIRM on God's word: For those who believe a lie, do not like to hear the truth. I think we have been too concerned with not appearing to be a loving people as we stand firm on the word of God, and therefore, we have allowed Satan to take ground in our country. We need to be more like Christ, when he threw the money changers out of the Temple. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McCollum Posted February 21, 2009 Report Share Posted February 21, 2009 Q5. (1 Timothy 6:20-21) How can we guard the faith without becoming narrow, backward-looking people who oppose all change, and complain about "what things are coming to"? How can guards be at the same time positive, loving, and pleasant to be around? Galatians 5:22, By the fruit in us will produce and show that the Holy Spirit is in control of our lives . Love, joy, peace, paitence, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control, and their is no conflict with being plesent to be around when the Sweet Sweet Spirit of God is in control all and everything about Him is positive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
servant for Christ Posted February 23, 2009 Report Share Posted February 23, 2009 Q5. (1 Timothy 6:20-21) How can we guard the faith without becoming narrow, backward-looking people who oppose all change, and complain about "what things are coming to"? How can guards be at the same time positive, loving, and pleasant to be around? We can guard our faith by staying in the word, staying close to God, and by listening to his voice. The true gospel. They can be positive, loving, and pleasant because they are of God. It is what he has given us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sahala p.s. Posted March 2, 2009 Report Share Posted March 2, 2009 Q5. (1 Timothy 6:20-21) How can we guard the faith without becoming narrow, backward-looking people who oppose all change, and complain about "what things are coming to"? How can guards be at the same time positive, loving, and pleasant to be around? We can guard the faith without becoming narrow, backward-looking people who oppose all change, and complain about "what things are coming to" in a way that while we guard the faith and live our lives in Christ we too keep increasing our knowing of Christ and open ourselves to the leading of the Holy Spirit, which may lead us to the change in the way we worship or serve God or respond God Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smurf1948 Posted March 4, 2009 Report Share Posted March 4, 2009 Q5. (1 Timothy 6:20-21) How can we guard the faith without becoming narrow, backward-looking people who oppose all change, and complain about "what things are coming to"? How can guards be at the same time positive, loving, and pleasant to be around? pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance and gentleness if we are these things then people will see us as God wants them to and they will seek what we have. These things and keeping God sovereign will guard the faith. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nerraw20 Posted March 16, 2009 Report Share Posted March 16, 2009 Q5. (1 Timothy 6:20-21) How can we guard the faith without becoming narrow, backward-looking people who oppose all change, and complain about "what things are coming to"? How can guards be at the same time positive, loving, and pleasant to be around? This is a very convicting question sinceI fail too many times in this area. I would think it is helpful to focus more on the promises that are coming for us who are in Christ. Talk more about the truth than the lies of the culture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nerraw20 Posted March 19, 2009 Report Share Posted March 19, 2009 Q5. (1 Timothy 6:20-21) How can we guard the faith without becoming narrow, backward-looking people who oppose all change, and complain about "what things are coming to"? How can guards be at the same time positive, loving, and pleasant to be around? We need to make sure its really the truth we are guarding and not false knowledge. This question is convicting to me because I have been a complainer too many times. Our focus should be on whats lovely and true more than what we think is messed up. Also it is good to make sure we are not quarrelsome and contentious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrstoler Posted April 26, 2009 Report Share Posted April 26, 2009 Q5. (1 Timothy 6:20-21) How can we guard the faith without becoming narrow, backward-looking people who oppose all change, and complain about "what things are coming to"? How can guards be at the same time positive, loving, and pleasant to be around? We guard the faith by studying the Word of God and hiding it in our hearts. Trusting in God who inspired the writers to write His instructions to us, and our faith in God should be so strong that no one can change our minds about what God has said in His word. We as guards can be positive, loving and pleasant to be around if we do our job with the right attitude that God requires of us. We should guard with a loving, pleasant and positive attitude towards God people, but at the same time stand firm to what you believe and trust God to lead and guide you as you guard the faith. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emmaus Posted August 25, 2009 Report Share Posted August 25, 2009 We can guard the faith by taking nothing away from the word of God or adding anything to it. The word of God is God Himself, that is scared and we protect it. We have love, joy, peace and the rest of the fruits of the spirit in our hearts when we are Christians. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commissioned Posted December 12, 2009 Report Share Posted December 12, 2009 Q5. (1 Timothy 6:20-21) How can we guard the faith without becoming narrow, backward-looking people who oppose all change, and complain about "what things are coming to"? How can guards be at the same time positive, loving, and pleasant to be around? We can guard the faith without becoming narrow, backward-looking people who oppose all change, and complain about "what things are coming to" by applying God's Word to today's circumstances and Jesus and His apostles taught the gospel, applying the word to present "truth." Truth doesn't get old, what was true in the days when Christ walked the earth in the form of human, is still true today and is needed to bring man to faith and trust in Christ. The same is true for being positive, loving and pleasant; give the pure word of God, live by God's precepts and you will please both God and man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rambler Posted January 5, 2010 Report Share Posted January 5, 2010 Q5. (1 Timothy 6:20-21) How can we guard the faith without becoming narrow, backward-looking people who oppose all change, and complain about "what things are coming to"? How can guards be at the same time positive, loving, and pleasant to be around? Stay true to the message by living it in humility. Let others see Christ in us. He never changed his tune even until death and he always was compassionate and loving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrD Posted June 17, 2010 Report Share Posted June 17, 2010 Q5. (1 Timothy 6:20-21) How can we guard the faith without becoming narrow, backward-looking people who oppose all change, and complain about "what things are coming to"? How can guards be at the same time positive, loving, and pleasant to be around? The truth is the truth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Jerry Posted January 13, 2011 Report Share Posted January 13, 2011 We can guard the faith without becoming narrow, backward-looking people who oppose all change, and complaining about Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagleswings01 Posted March 25, 2011 Report Share Posted March 25, 2011 Q5. (1 Timothy 6:20-21) How can we guard the faith without becoming narrow, backward-looking people who oppose all change, and complain about "what things are coming to"? How can guards be at the same time positive, loving, and pleasant to be around? We can guard the faith by holdng on to the sure word that we have received, the Gospel, as taught by Christ and his apostles, and turn away from the quest to be hip and up-to-date with every philosophical or theological trend. Guards can be at the same time positive, loving, and pleasant to be around by basically sharing God's love. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerbrand van Schalkwyk Posted July 20, 2012 Report Share Posted July 20, 2012 How can we guard the faith without becoming narrow, backward-looking people who oppose all change, and complain about "what things are coming to"? How can guards be at the same time positive, loving, and pleasant to be around? God is love. Nobody doesnt want love. Spread God's love with the message of Hope. God is Almighty. He can do all. How can you be narrow and backward looking if your God can do and create everything. Guard with God's Authority and Love. He will guard love you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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