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NASB | 1 Timothy 6:5 and constant friction between men of depraved mind and deprived of the truth, who suppose that godliness is a means of gain. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Timothy 6:5 and perpetual friction between men who are corrupted in mind and deprived of the truth, who think that godliness is a source of profit [a lucrative, money-making business--withdraw from them]. |
Subject: Popular TV preachers |
Bible Note: Kathy, Allow me to interject, if I may:-) My major challenge with Fred Price and other WOF teachers is that, even though they may have good intentions, they are, for the most part, devoid of sound Biblically based doctrine! What they're teaching is basically man-entered, not Christ-centered.I believe Paul speaks to this in 1 Tim. 6:3-6: "If anyone advocates a different doctrine and does not agree with sound words, those of our Lord Jesus Christ, and with the doctrine conforming to godliness, he is conceited and understands nothing; but he has a morbid interest in controversial questions and disputes about words, out of which arise envy, strife, abusive language, evil suspicions, and constant friction between men of depraved mind and deprived of the truth, who suppose that godliness is a means of gain. But godliness actually is a means of great gain when accompanied by contentment." Also, your apparent concern is noted when you stated "I know quite a few people who are emphatic that they are in control in Christ and they have the ability to permit God or give God permission when they so choose." Are you endorsing this or condeming this type of mentality? Hopefully the latter! Psalm 115:3 says much toward presuming on God! The problem I would have with this type of thought process is this: It is non-Biblical! To think that we are in control is contrary to the Word of God, to say the least(John 15:4)! Further, where are we told in Scripture that man has any ability to "permit God" or to "give God permission?" This is utterly contemptuous of a sovereign God. Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |