Scripture
1 Timothy 1:5 The purpose of my instruction is that all believers would be filled with love that comes from a pure heart, a clear conscience, and genuine faith.
Observation
The purpose of Paul's writing to Timothy was application, not just knowledge. The result would be people filled with love that emanates from three sources: a heart that is pure - that deals with motives and perspectives; a conscience that is clear - that deals with staying far from sin and living a life of quick repentance, and a genuine faith - that deals with an authentic trust in God, not only in word, but in action and in thougth.
Application.
Focussing on having a pure heart, clear conscience and genuine faith is nice, but it must result in an infilling of love. The goal of my teaching is love. I must not mistake spiritual purity as the goal, but as a means to the goal - to be filled (to overflowing) with love.
Prayer
Lord, please help me to have a pure heart, a clear conscience and a genuine faith, that I might overflow with love for people. Help me to be a better lover of people.
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