1 Timothy 1:3-11.    

Like it or not, humanity would be chaos without rules and regulations. New rules and warnings often arise due to a specific need or situation. Have you ever observed a sign or label and wondered what prompted the need for that warning? Social media occasionally shares pictures of such notices. I remember one that warned visitors not to take selfies with wildlife. Another warned users not to iron their clothes while wearing them. Yet another cautioned users not to operate a hair dryer while sleeping!

In Paul’s first letter to Timothy, he speaks about laws. He mentions that the righteous don’t have need for laws, but the unrighteous do. Since we’ve all sinned and have no means of bringing about our own redemption, we need to know where the line is situated between right and wrong. Sometimes that line is blurred.

Fortunately, we serve a God who doesn’t wish us to fail. Not only did He send His Son to provide redemption, but He also sent the Holy Spirit to help us navigate those sticky situations. It is up to us to make drawing near to the Father a priority so that we can make choices that align with His law.

Author: Andrea Talley