What other scriptures align with the teachings in 1 Timothy 1:10? Backdrop: God’s Law Exposes Sin (1 Timothy 1:10) “for the sexually immoral, for homosexuals, for slave traders, for liars and perjurers, and for anyone else who is averse to sound teaching.” (1 Timothy 1:10) Sexual Immorality: God’s Standard of Purity • 1 Corinthians 6:18 – “Flee from sexual immorality…” • Ephesians 5:3 – “there must not be even a hint of sexual immorality…” • Hebrews 13:4 – “God will judge the sexually immoral and adulterers.” • 1 Thessalonians 4:3-4 – “abstain from sexual immorality… control his own body in holiness and honor.” Homosexual Practice: Departing from God’s Design • Romans 1:26-27 – “Men committed indecent acts with other men…” • 1 Corinthians 6:9-10 – “men who submit to or perform homosexual acts… will not inherit the kingdom of God.” • Jude 7 – “Sodom and Gomorrah… indulged in sexual immorality and pursued strange flesh.” Slave Trading: Violating Human Dignity • Exodus 21:16 – “Whoever kidnaps another man must be put to death…” • Deuteronomy 24:7 – “the kidnapper must die. You must purge the evil from among you.” • Revelation 18:13 – lists traffickers in “the bodies and souls of men.” • 1 Corinthians 7:23 – “You were bought at a price; do not become slaves of men.” Lying and Perjury: Truthfulness Mandated • Exodus 20:16 – “You shall not bear false witness…” • Leviticus 19:12 – “You must not swear falsely by My name…” • Proverbs 12:22 – “Lying lips are detestable to the LORD.” • Proverbs 19:5 – “A false witness will not go unpunished.” • Revelation 21:8 – “all liars… their place will be in the lake that burns with fire and sulfur.” • Deuteronomy 19:16-19 – penalties for a malicious witness. Sound Doctrine: Guarding the Gospel • 2 Timothy 4:3-4 – “men will not tolerate sound doctrine… turn aside to myths.” • Titus 1:9 – “encourage others by sound doctrine and refute those who contradict it.” • Galatians 1:8-9 – “even if we… preach a gospel contrary… let him be under a curse!” • 2 John 9 – “Anyone who runs ahead without remaining in the teaching of Christ does not have God.” Living Out the Truth The same law that condemns these sins directs believers to a life marked by holiness, love, honesty, and unwavering commitment to sound teaching. Grace enables obedience, and the plain words of Scripture chart the path. |
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