Advancing God's work by faith

Scripture. 1 Timothy 1:3-4  3 As I urged you when I went into Macedonia, stay there in Ephesus so that you may command certain persons not to teach false doctrines any longer 4  or to devote themselves to myths and endless genealogies. Such things promote controversial speculations rather than advancing God’s work—which is by faith.

Observation.  In order to advance God’s work, we have to have faith.  We need to make sure that people do not teach false doctrine or devote themselves to traditions/myths/handed down by genealogies that are not honoring to God.

Application. I need to help people see the lies of the world.  Satan tries to manipulate and cloud us with the worldly view.  I need to stop conforming to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of my mind.  Then I will be able to test and approve what God’s will is, his good pleasing and perfect will.  (Romans 12:2)

Prayer.  Lord help me to be renewed in my mind by your word.  Help me to know the truth to be able to test and approve your will.  To be able to advance your work by faith.To be able to speak out in truth for you.  Lord help me to hear you, sense you, and give me the confidence to step out in faith obeying you.