GODLINESS WITH CONTENTMENT: PART I BE READY TO DEAL WITH FALSE TEACHERS
Main Idea: Be ready to deal with false teachers!
• Understand that theirs is a “different doctrine” (heterodoxy) (3) It is a different doctrine (3) It does not agree with the sound words of Christ (3) It does not agree with the teaching that accords with godliness (3)
• Understand their characteristics (4-5) They are conceited (4) They understand nothing (4) Their unhealthy craving for controversy over words, produces… ▪ Envy (4), Strife (4), Abusive speech (4), Evil suspicions (4), Wrangling (constant friction) (5) • Among people depraved in mind • Among people deprived of the truth They have a belief in monetary gain through godliness (5)
• Understand the perils of “desiring wealth” (6-10) There is great gain in godliness with contentment (6) We brought nothing in, we take nothing out (7) We need to be content with food and clothing (8) Those who desire to be rich fall into temptation (9) Those temptations produce evil desires (9) ▪ That plunge people into ruin (now) ▪ That plunge people into destruction (future)
• Life principle: The love of money is a root of all kinds of evils. (10) Some have wandered from the faith (future) Some have pierced themselves with many pangs (now)
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