Truth Tuesday- 1 Timothy 1:16
1 Timothy 1:16
However, for this reason I obtained mercy, that in me first Jesus Christ might show all longsuffering, as a pattern to those who are going to believe on Him for everlasting life.
In writing this, it seems as though Paul knew his life would be used as an example years down the road. Many say he is the greatest sinner that turned into the greatest saint. Because in verse 15 he mentioned he was the chief of sinners, he admits he needed mercy and that Christ was patient through it all. Paul's preconversion life showed that although Christ was sorrowful for the death of His followers, He still didn't give up on the hard hearted man. Because of the example that Christ showed through Paul, we have been shown that we must give mercy to those who don't deserve it (for we have been given it ourselves) as well as the patience through the hurtful and painful times. If we continue in this way, those who are on the edge of believing may see our lives and how they are different and come to Christ because of it. Giving other mercy and showing patience is hard, but it is what we are called to do.
God Bless
However, for this reason I obtained mercy, that in me first Jesus Christ might show all longsuffering, as a pattern to those who are going to believe on Him for everlasting life.
In writing this, it seems as though Paul knew his life would be used as an example years down the road. Many say he is the greatest sinner that turned into the greatest saint. Because in verse 15 he mentioned he was the chief of sinners, he admits he needed mercy and that Christ was patient through it all. Paul's preconversion life showed that although Christ was sorrowful for the death of His followers, He still didn't give up on the hard hearted man. Because of the example that Christ showed through Paul, we have been shown that we must give mercy to those who don't deserve it (for we have been given it ourselves) as well as the patience through the hurtful and painful times. If we continue in this way, those who are on the edge of believing may see our lives and how they are different and come to Christ because of it. Giving other mercy and showing patience is hard, but it is what we are called to do.
God Bless
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