Awake & Alive: 1 Timothy Reading Plan
Day 19
1 Do not rebuke an older man but encourage him as you would a father, younger men as brothers, 2older women as mothers, younger women as sisters, in all purity. 1 Timothy 5:1-2
This short passage explores two key concepts: respect and familial love.
Respect: Believers are called to reflect God’s character by treating everyone with respect, especially the elderly. Christ-followers honor those who have dedicated their lives to Jesus and the church.
Familial Love: The church is a family, and believers are called to love one another as God loves humanity. This love is unconditional, not based on achievements or perceived worth, but rooted in our shared identity as God’s creations.
The church fulfills a dual role: honoring the elderly while demonstrating a Christ-like familial love. This requires humility and selflessness, qualities that allow us to fully embody Christ’s teachings.
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