1 Timothy, 2
1. First of all I urge that petitions, prayers, intercessions and thanksgiving be made for everyone,
1. First of all I urge that petitions, prayers, intercessions and thanksgiving be made for everyone,
In chapter 2 of 1 Timothy, the apostle Paul guides the prayer in favor of all men, including authorities, so that we may live in peace and tranquility. He also talks about the importance of modesty in dressing and submission of women in the church. Following are five verses related to the topics covered in this chapter:
Psalm 122:6 - "Pray for the peace of Jerusalem; thrive those who love you." This verse highlights the importance of prayer for peace in our society, as taught by Paul in 1 Timothy 2.
1 Peter 3:3-4 - "Your adornment is not the outer ornament, such as the braids of the hair, the use of gold jewelry, or the luxury of the dresses; but be that of the heart of the heart, in the incorruptible costume of a Smooth and quiet spirit, which is precious before God. " This verse highlights the importance of modesty and inner beauty, emphasized by Paul in 1 Timothy 2.
1 Corinthians 14:34 - "Women are silent in the churches, because they are not allowed to speak; but they are subject, as the law also orders." This verse addresses the submission of women in the church, the theme mentioned by Paul in 1 Timothy 2.
James 2:1-4 - "My brothers, do not have the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, Lord of Glory, in the sense of people; for if in your gathering, any man comes with gold ring on his finger and with precious costumes, And also enter a poor poor way, and pay attention to what brings the precious costume, and tell you: Set you here in a place of honor, and say to the poor: You, stay there, or sit down below From my dais, did you not make the sense of people among yourselves, and have not made you moved judges with bad thoughts? " This verse addresses the importance of not making the sense of people in the church, the theme mentioned by Paul in 1 Timothy 2.
1 Timothy 4:4-5 - "For every creature of God is good, and nothing is to reject, being received with thanksgiving. For by the Word of God and prayer is sanctified." This verse highlights the importance of prayer and gratitude towards all things created by God, which is in line with Paul's teaching in 1 Timothy 2 About prayer for all men.
“Não se desencoraje, pois, se na alma existe o contínuo esforço de melhorar, no final o Senhor a premia fazendo nela florir, de repente, todas as virtudes como num jardim florido.” São Padre Pio de Pietrelcina