1 Timothy 4:7
Have nothing to do with godless and silly myths. Instead, train yourself in godliness.
Treated in 7 passages across the library.
Where it is preached
- Portraits of Courage – Watchman Nee ·
The Normal Christian Life cites 1 Timothy 4:7
…and bring it into bondage” (1 Corinthians 9:27, ASV). “Exercise thyself unto godliness” (1 Timothy 4:7, ASV). Discipline becomes legalistic when used to earn acceptance or create spiritual…
- The Bondage of the Will ·
Exordium cites 1 Tim. iv. 7
…and is, therefore to be left alone entirely, and classed among those “old wives’ fables” (1 Tim. iv. 7.) which Paul condemns in contentious Christians. But if it do belong unto Christians and…
- Sons of the King – 30 Days with God for Guys – Book 2 ·
Day 20 — Train Yourself cites 1 Timothy 4:7–8
…valuable in every way, holding promise for the present life and for the one to come.” — 1 Timothy 4:7–8 (BSB) If you want to get better at a sport, what do you do? You train. You practice…
- The Key Teachings of Hannah Whitall Smith ·
Consider the Lilies cites 1 TIMOTHY 4:7
…But refuse profane and old wives’ fables, and exercise thyself rather unto godliness. 1 TIMOTHY 4:7 But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use…
- The Bruised Reed ·
Reproof of such as sin against this merciful disposition in Christ. Of quenching the Spirit cites 1 Tim. iv. 7
…this doctrine, let us not favour our natural sloth, but exercise ourselves to godliness, 1 Tim. iv. 7, and labour to keep this fire always burning upon the altar of our hearts, and dress our…
- A Body of Divinity ·
Assurance cites I Tim 4:7
…have assurance, be much in the exercise of grace. ‘Exercise thyself unto godliness.’ I Tim 4:7. Men grow rich by trading; so by trading in grace we grow rich in assurance. ‘Make your…
- A Body of Divinity ·
Growth in Grace cites I Tim 4:7
…(2.) Use all means for growth in grace. 1st. ‘Exercise yourselves unto godliness.’ I Tim 4:7. The body grows stronger by exercise. Trading of money makes men grow rich; so the more…