NT: Second Epistle of Paul to Timothy, Chapter 3

II Timothy 3:1-17

3:1-4 As Paul describes the future to Timothy, it seems like a stunningly accurate description of our present. First and foremost, there is good in the world and there is justice on the earth. However, recent global desires and unchecked material consumption has increased exponentially and has caused greed to be present as well. Greed, the mother of all all disparity in the world.

We have and are experiencing selfish and reckless behavior. Good works tirelessly to create customs and laws which protect basic human rights because it is no longer common sense that all people should have them.

Paul prophesies a future we do not have trouble envisioning because hypocrisy, pride, greed, deceit, selfishness, recklessness and selfishness unfold around us in every country (on large and small scales). Mass-market companies pillage the earth, humanity and environment without considering the consequences. People place value in outward appearances, material wealth, fame and power rather than in humility and servitude to kindness. Paul predicts what we are viewing and we should be aware of that, conscious of the condition of life right now in our time... not out of fear for "the end" because "the end" is nothing but another beginning but because it is our reality.

3:5 (Some) People are not utilizing their potential to be productively-purposeful. We must be able to recognize the condition of our world in order to navigate it properly (in order to navigate away from joining in with its mistakes).

3:6-7 We must be vigilant so that deceit never gains control over us. Paul predicts a future filled with people who, although they are experiences the lessons of life, are not discovering truth. People who are learning that anger and evil do not accomplish or even bring them joy but continue to repeat their actions without ever using that knowledge to discover truth.

3:8-9 People resist the truth: the truth that is this fundamental philosophy of life. Compassion. Rest assured, evil and folly will inevitably confront their stagnancy and regressive nature.

3:10-11 Timothy (and you now) has followed Paul's doctrine of life inspired by this faith: purpose, faith, love and perseverance through persecutions and afflictions. Timothy (and you) have seen how God has delivered Paul out of all suffering from the very beginning of their relationship. Timothy (and you) witnessed Paul and God's relationship because it represents the relationship you can have with Him too.

3:12 Of course anyone who opposes injustice will be confronted by it. When you stand for something you automatically sign yourself up for standing against that which threatens it. No problem for you, you and God become an undefeatable majority against any opposition.

3:13 Evil continues to destroy itself, continues to fester in its misery. Evil, because it is neglectful and rejecting of truth and compassion, will continue to do so.

3:14-15 Focus on your good work, your fellow-work with God: 1 Corinthians 3:9. Remember what you have learned from this compassionate philosophy of life, continue to learn within it, continue to be assured and confident of it... knowing, trusting and loving Creation, who established it.

Since childhood Timothy was committed to this faith. Paul implores Timothy to remember who he is and to remember the divine force and energy which motivated him, raised him, loved and guided him all his life. No matter when you began to develop spiritually, our God is with you in the same way. Keep Him as close to you as He keeps you to Him.

3:16-17 As is customary for Paul, there is complete gratitude and credit given to God for inspiring all good on the earth. Our spirituality edifies us, allows us to establish ourselves in truth and growth, in love and wisdom. We become honorable through it, through the good work that we do in its name.

NT: Second Epistle of Paul to Timothy, Chapter 2

II Timothy 2:1-26

2:1 Be strong, have courage and a boldly expressed passion for who you are and what you believe. Paul often speaks of the grace that is in Jesus and therefore it is imperative that you understand: Jesus is a manifestation of the qualities of grace you are meant to stay strong in: patience, hope, compassion, wisdom, truth. There is no one correct religion, there is a philosophy from our Creator which has been interpreted in many different ways, in many different cultures and languages.

Paul does not want you to revere a mere name. Paul does not want you to trust or pray to some anthropomorphic being. Paul wants you to delve into spirituality, into the truly visceral elements of life and to draw your strength from its ever abundant source.

2:2 Spread your faith through the way you express and interact with all life. Family, friends, acquaintances, coworkers, strangers... every person around you is a witness to your behavior, your temperament, your passion, your outlook, your action, your words. Take that opportunity, the platform that is your life, and spread it. Both how you handle your struggle and your achievement can be an instructive and even inspiring lesson for others.

2:3 We must endure hardship because when you are a loving and compassionate being, the world is not always going to meet your standards of love and compassion. The very reason we must endure hardship is because we are loving and compassionate beings and for love and compassion to prosper here, we are needed to be hopeful propellants of love and compassion.

2:4 Anyone who is engaged in promoting, ensuring, creating, defending compassion on the earth is too busy, too passionate to become encumbered by frivolous matters. That means letting go of inhibiting emotions like anger, greed and frustration. They are distractions from the bigger picture, the more purposeful meaning of life.

2:5 We cannot take shortcuts. Our passion must drive us in every moment of interaction, thought, action and expression. We cannot be fair and generous only when it is convenient for us... in fact, our fairness and generosity are often most needed when it is really inconvenient (in angry, impatient or selfish moments). Think of this life as a race, you must complete the race following the rules of compassion in order to achieve. Stay on the track of kindness, honest and hard work and do not deviate.

2:6 We plant the seeds of compassion and we nurture their growth. We protect them. It's a system: the energy we put into the earth abounds until it again reaches us, its origin. Each life, each soul has works to do, crops to tend to. It is our responsibility but also our blessed opportunity. Growing is arduous, continuous work but what we create is ours.

We create smiles on others' faces. We create laughter in rooms. We become pillars and shoulders and listening ears... the seeds of compassion come in so man different forms.

2:7 Contemplate this philosophy of compassion. Paul wants us to truly listen and understand in order to decide if this is something our soul is in agreement with. His hope and prayer is that we will be able to see the compassionate order and purpose of all life but ultimately he wants us to understand that the decision is ours.

2:8-9 It's important to Paul that we understand our spirituality as the foundation of all life rather than humankind's idea of "religion." Paul devoted his life to this philosophy and never abandoned it, even when his passion vexed his opposition to the point of imprisoning him. Paul's body might have been imprisoned but this philosophy and the work he did with it were not, could never ever be held back. In fact, Paul's work in faith abounded so much that he garnered the attention of the world.

2:10 Paul's devotion was passionate and authentic and selfless. He did not devote himself to a religion, he devoted himself to a way of life. He devoted himself to doing his part to ensure that all people have at least the opportunity to hear of this philosophy. He knew how much healing and instruction, guidance and joy comes from this way of life and he passionately wanted, worked for that for others.

2:11 Figuratively, if we give our lives to justice and compassion, justice and compassion give us its life: everlasting and invulnerable.

2:12 When we endure hardship, our resilience puts cracks in its foundation. Doing just work is the work of God and therefore we reign with creation when we join its mission.

2:13 Although we are fallible and at times wavering in faith, Creation is infallible and always committed. We have Its promised presence in ourselves; Creation is our Constant: the truth and honesty, love and guidance we can always rely on.

2:14 Paul begins speaking about fellow-workers with God. In order to work with creation we must not waste our words or actions on distractions. Everything we say must have thought and passion as its origin and intention. Our life is a message and workers with God are constantly aware of the message they present and are utilizing the opportunity to inspire others.

2:15 Be diligent in working to understand this philosophy... in order to accurately interpret the events of your life. Life is going to constantly present you with choices and varying perspectives and you need to have the wisdom to choose correctly. We do not always get it right but when you are able to understand the core of yourself, your soul, it is going to help you to manifest your ideals and beliefs within your life.

2:16 Profane and idle babbling is when what comes out of our minds through our mouths is unproductive. We should work to have complete focus and control of ourselves. Everything we think, say and do should agree and should work together to complete or strive toward the development of joy and cohesion in the earth.

2:17 Negativity, negative actions and negative energy cripple humanity. A bad mood, a bad temperament, a bad outlook, a mean comment, a mean look, an inconsiderate action... all of it influences the people around it in a detrimental way. We are responsible for how we send others out into the world. Did they leave our presence with a sense of hope and kindness? We should ensure that they do because what we do and say is going to impact every other interaction they have throughout their day.

2:18 Paul wants us to be especially cautious of negativity and deceit. He wants us to understand and find comfort in the fact that this philosophy is not going anywhere. Sometimes people mock God, or mock good people, or mock kindness or meekness... never let those people overthrow you or your beliefs.

2:19 The Lord knows who are His... you are never out of his radar. Other people may not know that or even believe that but you do. Use that strength to sustain your zeal for this philosophy of compassion.

2:20 This is a figurative description of all of the life within God's family. There are many different kinds of people, we have different journeys and talents and experiences here, different goals and purposes. Each is beloved by God but likewise each must establish itself either as honorable or dishonorable.

2:21 Honorable works (actions, words and thoughts) here on earth establish and verify as soul through which God can help to bring wisdom and love to the earth.

2:22 Mature yourself by being present and productive in every moment; be passionate about bringing good to more than just yourself. Praying and working for a good earth is good for you and others. Consider the kind of earth you would like to live in, envision it and then every day wake up working to make that a reality. We cannot control everything but we can control our own contributions.

2:23 Oh if only this verse was heard and held in the hearts of humanity: Avoid foolish and ignorant disputes. Why? Because they generate strife. Strife! That wretched thing from we we all wish to flee forever.

Creation and Paul want you to realize and wholeheartedly understand that ignorant disputes are regressive at worst and unproductive at best. Any thought, word or action manifested without compassion and perspective is a disservice. Actions of anger do not ever produce the result we desire. Productive action is action done with patience, perspective and good-intention. Be in control over caustic emotions because in life, you will inevitably have them sometimes... and they destroy rather than build.

2:24 An argumentative nature accomplishes nothing. Listen, be gentle, be patient. These qualities are necessary to inspire goodness, to convey your fundamental beliefs and guidance.

2:25 We have to be humble in recognizing that although we are sometimes in the right... we are also fallible creatures who make mistakes. A hypocritical or superiority complex is going to block communication and render a potential opportunity useless.

2:26 We will not ever be able to inspire someone if we are not inspiring. Nobody wants to listen to, never mind follow or emulate a hypocrite or snob. If you want to use your potential to accomplish your purpose of being impactful here on earth during your life, be humble, be kind.

NT: Second Epistle of Paul to Timothy, Chapter 1

II Timothy 1:1-18

1:1-2 Paul begins his second epistle to Timothy, teacher of this philosophical faith and wishes Timothy (and all of God's children) grace, mercy and peace. Grace, the serenity and wisdom to navigate life. Mercy, the space and time to learn and grow from the mistakes we make as we navigate. Peace, the comfort and joy required to persevere and understand in life and faith.

1:3 Paul serves (works dutifully toward justice and compassion for God and His children) with a pure conscience because he knows that his intentions and motivations are always focused in goodness and faith, humility and love. Moreover, Paul's gratitude for God is wide and brimming as He continuously answers the daily prayers Paul expresses for the people around him.

1:4 Paul wishes to be able to be with his fellow workers, like Timothy, apostles who are doing God's work (both for their own strengthening and for his own).

1:5 He is filled with joy when he considers the compassionate work that God's love and philosophy is inspiring among humanity on the earth. Timothy's genuine faith inspires and warms Paul. Finding and meeting a person who has developed their spiritual character is a blessing. Be that person.

1:6-7 Paul's emphatic reminder to Timothy is also a passionate reminder to us: be inspired, be emboldened by the potential and purpose of your own soul, given to by God. Upon receiving your trust and permission through faith, He's going to work with you to create and draw out your best self.

God's children have no need to cower in fear or worry because He upholds us with the presence and strength of love and a wise and peaceful, healthy mind.

1:8 Let your faith strengthen you against any disheartening that the conditions of the world might work to cause within you. Paul reminds Timothy that though it appears his body suffers, God protects and guides his soul as he moves through the earth on a divine mission and path. 

2 Corinthians 12:9-10 

9 And He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. 10 Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in needs, in persecutions, in distresses, for Christ’s sake. For when I am weak, then I am strong.

Paul wrote the aforementioned verse to explain that he understands, accepts and even appreciates the sometimes tumultuous journey of life. He appreciates even the difficult times because 1) he knows he can grow in character from them 2) he perceives meaning and reason in all circumstances and 3) his struggle is a call (through a direct line) to God to enter into the situation and guide Paul through. Creation, God, however you envision the concept of divinity seeks balance and stability of the Whole. With your permission, creation is going to extend its abilities to help you restore balance in your own niche as It, you, are a part of its Whole.

1:9 God has given us this chance, this opportunity, this blessing, this classroom, this blank slate on earth without our having to earn it. We have it because we are his children. Now that we have it, life and freedom given freely, we can decide to create His qualities within us. This life we were given freely, the next life we find through the path of good works. James 2:14-26 teaches us that faith here without works is dead.

God has a purpose here and He invites us to join Him.

1:10 When we join God in His compassionate purpose, we defeat mortality because justice, wisdom, kindness and truth (Light) are eternal. When we envelop our souls and feed our souls with immortality, we will find ourselves within in after earth.

1:11-12 Paul is committed to working as a fellow with God on this compassionate purpose of life. Everything Paul endures he is honored to endure because he passionately believes in the fundamental elements of this faith. Paul's faith and trust in God is strong; he believes in the authenticity and boldness of God's love and power and in the inevitability of God's presence with His children.

1:13-14 Envelop yourself in spiritual faith... grip onto it. The love and wisdom within these words exudes the Light of our Creator and will forever hold you and remain within you. God makes you strong from within that you may make strong that which is around you. He gives the perspective and the strength that have a beautiful soul and to give and express that beauty to the earth and humanity.

1:15 The inauthentic believes dropped off at the first sign of work. God's authentic children are busy constantly being a pillar, beacon and voice for justice. If someone isn't up to this spiritual work, they turn away.

1:16-18 Those who do not turn away offer comfort and refreshment for hard-working people and Paul is grateful. What we can earn from Onesiphorus is to offer refreshment to a tired soldier of God, to offer his zealous compassion and to seek out children who need some kind of help we are able to give. Moreover we learn to support others with our faith, with the love, guidance and comfort we have become familiar with within these pages.

NT: First Epistle of Paul to Timothy, Chapter 6

I Timothy 6:1-21

6:1 Paul explains that we should give our most authentic and focused effort in everything that we do (including our jobs). We should respect hard work and should discipline ourselves to be timely, studious and attentive.

6:2 We should not resent anyone for their position. Instead, we should work together, and learn from each other in the process. We should represent ourselves and our faith with our best effort and best attitude in every take we undertake and interaction we participate in.

6:3-5 Paul encourages us to withdraw ourselves from: arrogant pride, obsession, disputes, envy, strife, insulting and abusive behavior, evil, paranoia, nonsensical arguments, untruth, and greed. We cannot have internal peace and clarity if we give ourselves and our attention to the aforementioned. They will never lead us out of darkness, suffering or confusion. 

6:6 The great gain that is the internal peace and clarity that we all seek is prodded out by our contentment. Contentment with ourselves and our lives. 

6:7 Contentment is having the gratitude and humility to love ourselves and life without needing material wealth, power or fame to do so. All that we need to survive and be happy is in the package that is our soul. God sent us to earth with every tool we needed to learn and grow here. The development of our souls is all that we will bring with us when we depart from the earth. 

6:8-9 It is reasonable to want to have food and clothing (basic life essentials here on earth) but Paul cautions against greed. Greed can develop quickly and quietly: humans desire and continue to do so the more that they acquire.

Greed is our ultimate downfall as it encompasses all of our worst traits: selfishness, desire, obsession, pride... and on and on. Our souls are hungry and pleading for nourishment and many make the mistake of believing that a certain material will satisfy that hunger. But we must understand our souls and what they hunger for: compassion, love, justice, wisdom, truth. If we feed our souls the right nourishment, we have a lasting, bold contentment that cannot be bought by anything else.

6:10 Important to realize and remember: the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Money becomes a cruel and insatiable master: Matthew 6:24 No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and money.

Paul uses interesting language here: we pierce ourselves with sorrow when we devote ourselves to a corrupted thing. Look at this beautiful universe... none of it was done with or relies on money. God wants you to understand that He can care for you better than any material can.

6:11 God's children, those who are spiritually awakened are on a journey in pursuit not of money but of these: righteousness, godliness, faith, love patience, and gentleness. Through their journey they find all of the guidance, comfort and contentment that the greedy search tirelessly for but never find.

6:12 Battle for justice in every moment, every day of your life. Fight the good fight of faith meaning fight for justice, compassion, patience, truth and wisdom for all life. You were divinely placed here and this opportunity was given to you to take hold of. If you have professed your belief in this philosophy, express it in everything that you do.

6:13-14 Represent the faith well. At all times be conscious of what your words, thoughts and behavior is expressing to others. You can inspire people to seek their own spiritual awakening, or even to deeper their faith. Likewise poor behavior can derail another person... you have responsibility here, grasp it and honor it.

6:15-16 Prepare for the moment when you meet the Life inside of you. Be able to greet that profoundly gracious and wise Light with familiarity... as a fellow worker of Its compassion. The essence of Life, the Creation of Life is honorable and everlasting and if you are going to tether yourself to something, it might as well be that.

6:17 Instructions for Paul on what to do with our surplus. First and foremost remain humble, remembering that things of value come from God and exist in manifestations of LIFE not wealth.

6:18 Do good work. Like is true for all of God's children, whatever you possess that someone else does not (wealth, opportunity, space, friendship, etc), share it with those who are in need that they may also flourish.

6:19 Good, compassionate works here on earth purchases true wealth (pure, happy, wise, everlasting life) in Spirit. Establish a foundation of faith, the connection with guides you toward true wealth: God's love.

6:20-21 Finally, remain committed to your passionate faith and personal values. You were entrusted with so much down here, be trustworthy with it. Do not become encumbered by distractions, anger, gossip and the general chaos of the world. Stay focused.

NT: First Epistle of Paul to Timothy, Chapter 5

I Timothy 5:1-25

5:1-2 We are meant to interact respectfully with the people around us. Through disagreement and difficulty we are supposed to carry ourselves with grace and respect. With the same respect we give a parent or sibling we must give an acquaintance and even stranger. We must respect every human being as if they were our family member... because they are our spiritual kin.

5:3-4 We have the responsibility but also blessed opportunity of caring for the people around us. Ensuring the health and well-being of our own family is our closest duty. Our parents and grandparents care for us and when we are grown and strong (because of their efforts) we are meant to repay that generosity. 

5:5 Paul is giving Timothy advice on how to maintain a church. We an infer from this chapter that the care of widows was of particular importance. In the context of when this was written, husband-less women had almost no place in society and therefore it become the responsibility of others to care for them. Yet as is true for all of God's children, through faith and compassion His blessings enter and guide our lives.

5:6 Again, as is true for all of God's children, those who lives lives of greed and vanity suffer (not out of punishment but because they are not spiritually content and led away from distraction and even corruption).

5:7 Paul's advice is for Timothy to encourage his church members to care for others with empathy and also to seek and retain God's counsel in all that they do, hope and pray.

5:8 The core of this philosophy is compassion. Therefore living selfishly and neglecting the health and well-being of others is a direct affront against God.

5:9-10 Paul speaks specifically of the church's responsibility for elder widows: take in the kind and the faithful (to God especially) not to punish the unfaithful but because God will only care for the children who allow Him to through their faith.

5:11-15 Paul's advice here is for younger, windowed women to remarry. Out of experience he has seen that women who give up on their lives too soon (after tragedy) often lose sight of their faith and life goals. Paul's advice is to live and experience and be productive. 

5:16 Care for the people you are able to care for in order for there to be space, time and material to care for those who truly have no where else to go. This verse is simply practical advice on how to care for the most amount of people, the most sufficiently.

5:17-18 Have gratitude for the good and faithful work of others, reciprocate their generosity; they have earned it.

5:19-20 Paul wanted Timothy to be able to distinguish truth from gossip. He wanted Timothy to build a church of trustworthy people so that he would be able to have confidence in their work. At the same time, he advised Timothy to take seriously valid accusations against teachers. To always remember to let your own and other's behavior be an example to those around.

5:21 Love and give and respect without partiality; treat all people fairly and equally as has been the example of our God.

5:22 Think carefully before you act. Do not follow others' behavior if it is not aligned with your values. 

5:23 Wine in this context was not the wine we know now. It was more like a healthful fruit drink (and was not meant to be consumed in copious amounts).

5:24-25 We cannot hide our true character from God. Our acts, thoughts and intentions are known by Him. Both our good acts and bad acts precede us. He knows precisely who we are before we reach Him in Spirit.

NT: First Epistle of Paul to Timothy, Chapter 4

I Timothy 4:1-16

4:1 Paul foreshadow's humanity's future: people losing the core message of this philosophy and adopting wayward faiths.

4:2 One massive way to make faith "wayward" is hypocrisy. Paul predicts that people will become unknowing students of hypocritical religious leaders with selfish and corrupt motives. We were forewarned of this in the Gospel chapters (In example: Luke 20:46, Mark 12:38).

4:3 It is common in our world today for people to turn away from even exploring faith because of the rigid rules and judgmental nature of present-day teaching. The core message of love is lost. 

4:4 Ultimately, Paul explains, nothing done with love and gratitude is judged as a sin by him. We makes mistakes but our good-intentions define us. God created this earth for us to explore and He created these bodies for us to explore earth with... He knows of our fallibility and not only does He understand, He continues to love us.

4:5 Some churches and ideologies teach that all people are destined for eternal torture if they do not accept some very specific rules and religious regulations. Paul warns of the toxicity of that method. God created all of His children and loves all of His children; He is patient with each of our individual paths of faith and expression of faith.

4:6 "Nourished on the truths of the faith..." Paul's advice to Timothy is to let God's love and instruction flow through him, healing, correcting, guidance and comforting him as he navigates through life as a child of God and also a fellow-worker of God.

4:7 Paul's advice continues as he reminds Timothy to disentangle spiritual truths from myths and tales... to always be rooted in God's word.

4:8-9 We are here on earth in physical bodies and it is understandable that during our journey here we might believe things that this experience teaches us... but those things are not always good or true. For example, a series of difficult events might influence us to believe that life is unfair or that we must step on others to elevate ourselves... Paul wants us right now to dedicate ourselves to God's way. He created this place and this experience and thus we can trust that He knows the most about it. The correct path is kindness, God teaches us... and though a circumstance here might inspire us to feeling differently, the godly method is the one which is going to propel us forward.

4:10 We labor and strive in our patient hope and work with God because His philosophy of life agrees with our hearts, minds and souls. God is the savior of all people but not just after this life... it is during this life that He does so much of His compassionate work on you. Life here can be difficult and confusing, unpredictable and scary... through your faithful and trusting connection with Him, He is able to dismantle that negativity in your life. 

4:11-12 Paul encourages Timothy (and us) to be bold about expressing our passionate faith. As a soul created by God, Timothy (and you) have the right, the privilege, the blessing, the opportunity, the responsibility of proclaiming and expressing your truth.

We set an example, display an example to the rest of humanity by:

• How we conduct ourselves as we live and interact with people and circumstances
• How we love others
• How we express and maintain our faith
• How purely, honestly, authentically we think, speak and act 

4:13 Devote yourself to your purpose and your potential. For Timothy specifically, Paul encouraged him to embrace his apostleship. The purpose might be different for you but the advice is the same: devotion to your cause.

4:14 "Do not neglect your gift, which was given you through prophecy..." Take ownership of your life, your ability to be and to express and to make an impact on the world. Following God is a personal choice; He has given us the complete freedom to make our own choices and establish our own values... grasp that opportunity and fulfill your potential and your purpose.

4:15 Be diligent and wholehearted in passionate faith in order to give to humanity your truth. The people around you are able to see the changes and growth within you as you delve deeper into your relationship with God. Your truth inspires people to create their own.

4:16 Be consistent with your truth in order to never confuse or dishearten the people around you with hypocrisy. What you think, say and do must be equal. If you are honest with yourself and others, you save yourself from disorder and the discontent it breeds.

NT: First Epistle of Paul to Timothy, Chapter 3

I Timothy 3:1-16

3:1 Paul is explaining the responsibility of a teacher of this philosophy. It is a lifestyle, a visceral duty.

3:2 An overseer of this faith must be their best in all moments: patience, compassionate, just. Faithful not only to God but also to their family. They must be calm with a serene and unshakable temperament. They must know themselves and be able to control their emotions and actions. They must be respectful, generous, amiable, and of course, they must know how to teach.

3:3 They must always be sober, gentle, non-argumentative, humble and modest. Their passion must be for God and humanity and all life above anything else.

3:4-5 Basically an overseer of this faith must be able to organize, understand and maintain faith, compassion and justice within their own nuclear family in order to be a non-hypocritical and knowledgeable teacher for others.

3:6 An overseer must have a solid and long-held relationship with, and foundation in, God. A teacher of this faith must be consistent, passionate, unwavering, sure.

3:7 An overseer must have built positive relationships with others in their lifelong interactions. They must speak and work with all others with respect and kindness.

3:8 A worker of God is required to be selfless, humble and focused. A worker of God must eliminate the distraction of temptation and desire for selfish and meaningless things.

3:9 A worker of God must stand firmly in their beliefs, must have accessed their spirituality. A child and worker of God must understand the full picture, the interconnected life of all living things created by Him.

3:10 Workers and children of God must be tested for authenticity. A teacher cannot lose their temper, cannot constantly change their beliefs, cannot teach hypocritically. A worker and child of God must live life with selfless motives. A selflessly motivated person builds truth and justice in the world.

3:11 The responsibility requirements are the same for men and women workers of God: kindness, respect, and trust in God. If we do not trust God, we do not have a strong enough connection with Spirituality in order to work with and through It.

3:12 A reiteration of how important it is for a teacher to employ his or her own advice to their own lives. There cannot be a superiority complex. A teacher must reach the same standards they hold their students to: studious, faithful, consistent.

3:13 An of course sincere and productive work in faith is appreciated by God. We are here on earth to be His eyes, ears, and hands: we have the opportunity to help Him accomplish life and peace while we are here.

3:14-15 Paul is helping Timothy (all teachers and students of this faith past, present and future) to become an effective, productive, helpful, faithful teacher. Paul could not sit down with Timothy (or us) personally but he wrote this epistle that we might discover the way to help others help themselves through God.

3:16 An expression of Paul's faith and the blessing of humanity: the manifestation of God's compassion Who came to the earth to help us to find ourselves and give us an eternal, loving home. We are not lost to God; He knows and has always known exactly who and what and where and why we are. But we lose ourselves... He inserted His love and guidance and wisdom into the world that we might learn how to create ourselves and thus discover our potential and purpose while we are here.