1 Timothy 3:9

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They must hold the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience.

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  • 1 Tim 1:19 : 19 holding on to faith and a good conscience, which some have rejected and so have shipwrecked their faith.
  • 1 Tim 1:5 : 5 The goal of our instruction is love that comes from a pure heart, a good conscience, and sincere faith.
  • 1 Tim 3:16 : 16 And undeniably, great is the mystery of godliness: He was manifested in the flesh, justified by the Spirit, seen by angels, proclaimed among the nations, believed on in the world, and taken up in glory.
  • 2 John 1:9-9 : 9 Anyone who goes beyond and does not remain in the teaching of Christ does not have God. Whoever remains in the teaching has both the Father and the Son. 10 If anyone comes to you and does not bring this teaching, do not receive him into your house or greet him.

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    10 Let them also be tested first; then, if they prove blameless, let them serve as deacons.

    11 Their wives likewise must be dignified, not slanderers, but sober-minded and faithful in all things.

    12 Let deacons each be the husband of one wife, managing their children and their households well.

    13 For those who serve well as deacons gain a good standing for themselves and great boldness in the faith that is in Christ Jesus.

  • 19 holding on to faith and a good conscience, which some have rejected and so have shipwrecked their faith.

  • 5 The goal of our instruction is love that comes from a pure heart, a good conscience, and sincere faith.

  • 1 Tim 3:7-8
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    7 Moreover, he must have a good reputation with outsiders, so that he won't fall into disgrace and the trap of the devil.

    8 Deacons likewise must be dignified, not double-tongued, not addicted to much wine, and not greedy for dishonest gain.

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    14 not devoting themselves to Jewish myths and human commandments that turn away from the truth.

    15 To the pure, all things are pure, but to those who are defiled and unbelieving, nothing is pure; rather, both their mind and conscience are defiled.

  • Titus 1:6-9
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    6 An elder must be blameless, the husband of one wife, with faithful children who are not accused of wild living or rebellion.

    7 For an overseer, as God’s steward, must be blameless—not arrogant, not hot-tempered, not given to drunkenness, not violent, and not greedy for dishonest gain.

    8 But he must be hospitable, a lover of what is good, self-controlled, upright, holy, and disciplined.

    9 He must hold firmly to the trustworthy message as it has been taught, so that he can encourage others by sound teaching and refute those who oppose it.

  • 10 They must not pilfer but must demonstrate complete faithfulness, so that they may make the teaching of God our Savior attractive in every way.

  • 2 Instead, we have renounced secret and shameful ways. We do not act deceitfully or distort the word of God, but by revealing the truth, we commend ourselves to everyone's conscience in the sight of God.

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    13 Hold on to the pattern of sound teaching that you have heard from me, with faith and love that are in Christ Jesus.

    14 Guard the good deposit entrusted to you through the Holy Spirit who dwells in us.

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    7 In all things, present yourself as an example of good works, with integrity, dignity, and incorruptibility in your teaching.

    8 Let your speech be sound and beyond reproach, so that any opponent may be ashamed, having nothing bad to say about us.

  • 1 Cor 4:1-2
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    1 This is how you should regard us: as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God.

    2 Now it is required that those who are entrusted as stewards must prove faithful.

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    15 But if I delay, you will know how one ought to behave in the household of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and foundation of the truth.

    16 And undeniably, great is the mystery of godliness: He was manifested in the flesh, justified by the Spirit, seen by angels, proclaimed among the nations, believed on in the world, and taken up in glory.

  • 18 Pray for us, for we are confident that we have a clear conscience and desire to live honorably in every way.

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    15 But honor the Lord as holy in your hearts. Always be ready to give a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you.

    16 Yet do so with gentleness and respect, keeping a clear conscience, so that when you are maligned, those who accuse your good conduct in Christ may be put to shame.

  • 9 and to bring to light for everyone the plan of the mystery hidden for ages in God, who created all things through Jesus Christ,

  • 3 that by revelation the mystery was made known to me, as I have briefly written about earlier.

  • 14 Keep this command without spot or blame until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ.

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    1 This saying is trustworthy: If anyone aspires to the office of overseer, he desires a noble task.

    2 Therefore, an overseer must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, sober-minded, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach,

  • 22 Flee from youthful passions and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, along with those who call on the Lord from a pure heart.

  • 2 When they observe your pure and reverent behavior.

  • 3 And everyone who has this hope in Him purifies himself, just as He is pure.

  • 16 In this, I strive to always keep my conscience clear before God and people.

  • 3 But the Lord is faithful, and He will strengthen you and guard you against the evil one.

  • 1 I am speaking the truth in Christ—I am not lying; my conscience confirms this through the Holy Spirit.

  • 3 For our appeal does not come from error, impurity, or deception.

  • 2 Older men are to be sober-minded, dignified, self-controlled, and sound in faith, in love, and in perseverance.

  • 3 We give no cause for offense in anything, so that the ministry will not be discredited.

  • 10 So that you may be able to discern what is best and may be pure and blameless for the day of Christ.

  • 8 This saying is trustworthy, and I want you to insist on these things, so that those who have believed in God may be careful to devote themselves to good works. These things are excellent and profitable for all people.

  • 26 the mystery that was hidden for ages and generations but is now revealed to His saints.

  • 14 Therefore, beloved, since you are waiting for these things, make every effort to be found by Him in peace, spotless and blameless.

  • 12 For this is our boast: The testimony of our conscience is that we have conducted ourselves in the world, and especially in our relations with you, with integrity and godly sincerity, not relying on worldly wisdom but on God's grace.

  • 11 in accordance with the gospel of the glory of the blessed God, which I have been entrusted with.

  • 22 Since you have purified your souls by obedience to the truth so that you have sincere brotherly love, love one another earnestly from a pure heart.

  • 20 O Timothy, guard what has been entrusted to you, avoiding irreverent and empty speech and contradictions from what is falsely called knowledge.

  • 22 Do not be hasty in laying on hands, and do not share in the sins of others. Keep yourself pure.