Session 108: 1 Timothy 3-5
from Catholic Doctrine Bible Study Hosted by Jim Hawk
3:2 (Side note) Nowhere in Scripture is polygamy prohibited, (except here for clergy), yet Christians agree that it is wrong. This shows the problem with Martin Luther’s “Bible Alone” theology. 4:8 “TRAIN yourself for devotion....” (What gets scheduled is more likely to get accomplished!) Schedule time for prayer! 4:14 and 5:22 “imposition of hands” (for clergy) is essential in ordination....time-honored tradition since the beginning of the Church...Apostolic Succession! (You don’t get to start your own church just because you feel called...you must be approved by the Church!) 5:23 The Church has no prohibition against drinking alcohol. (Only against drunkenness!) 6:1-2 Slavery? (See Session on Ephesians 6:5-9) 6:10 Money itself is not evil, but putting it above your relationship with the Lord is! (“The LOVE of money....”)
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