1 Timothy 3 ~ Praying Scripture

Please read 1 Timothy 3.

Meditate on verse 15.

 But in case I am delayed,

 I write so that you will know how one ought to conduct himself

 in the household of God, which is the church of the living God,

the pillar and support of the truth.

1 Timothy 3:15 contains the definition of church.  The church of the living God is the household of God and the pillar and support of the truth.  Does your church fit that description? Does it take a stand for the truth of God’s Word, or does it capitulate to worldly ideology because the members are more afraid of offending men than offending God?  Pray for your church to be a pillar of truth and for the members to possess the 25 Godly characteristics listed in this chapter.

Pray 1 Timothy 3 over yourself and your church as a faithful, prayerful watchman (Isaiah 62:6-7).

“Living God, let Your church, Your household,

be the pillar and support of the truth.

Establish these characteristics in me

and the other leaders and members of Your church:

*above reproach

*husbands of one wife

*temperate

*prudent

*respectable

*hospitable

*able to teach

*not addicted to wine

*not pugnacious

*gentle

*peaceable

*free from the love of money

*able to manage our own household well

*able to keep our children under control with dignity  

*not conceited

*able to take care of the church of God

*not falling into the condemnation of the devil

*good reputation outside of church

*not falling into the snare of the devil

*dignified

*not double-tongued

*not fond of sordid gain

*holding to the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience

*not malicious gossips

*faithful in all things

For Your sake, Jesus~”