I Timothy
Chapter
5
{Doctrine
of the Royal Family of God}
{Royal
Family relationships - verses 1-7}
{Relationship
between MALE members of the Royal Family of God}
1~~Do
not reprimand an older man {presbuteros},
but
appeal to him as a father {principle of respect for age} . . .
and
the younger men as brothers {members of your family} . . .
{Note: Presbuteros again here means elder. But here RBT says it is the non-technical use of the word to include any man one-day-older than you. In application, Paul is telling each of us how to treat other members of the Royal Family of God. A second application is in how a young pastor-teacher is to deal with his congregation. As their pastor-teacher, Timothy must exercise his authority over all men and women 'when teaching the word'. Otherwise, he is to treat these men with respect due to older people and the younger members as his biological brother.}
{Relationship
between FEMALE members of the Royal Family of God}
2~~
. . . older women as mothers {respect} . . .
younger
women as sisters . . .
with
all purity of mind {as a gentleman having integrity}.
{Note: The absence of the definite article in front of older and younger women places emphasis on the high quality of the women. Look at women as God looks at them, not from the 'human viewpoint'. God says all women are due respect . . . treat them that way!}
{Relationship
with WIDOWS in the local church - verses 3-6}
3~~Honor
{give respect and support if necessary and warranted} widows . . .
who are really {ontos} widows.
{Note: Ontos means really and clearly indicates that not ALL widows are widows! Explanation will follow - verses 6 and 11 in particular. Widows are 'female survivors of a marriage'. This includes 'some' divorced women but not all. Principle of the protection of the helpless - widows and orphans.}
4~~But
if any widow {by 'special category'}
has
children or grandchildren -and they do -
let
them learn above all 'assume responsibility for'/'show respect to'
{eusebeo} their own family and
to
provide monetary support to their parents/grandparents . . .
for
this function/deed is pleasing in the sight of God.
{Note: Eusebeo is the godliness term. It means to have character because of your occupation with Christ. A family should take care of their own family members.}
5~~But
{in contrast} the one that is really a widow . . .
even
the one who has been left alone {no help - desolate} . . .
demonstrates strong confidence in God and
persists
in the sphere of petitions {prayers for her legitimate needs} and
intercessions {intercessory prayers for others} night and day.
{Note: {Both types of prayers are examples of an effective prayer ministry. It appears she is a hindrance to the congregation, but in reality her high spiritual maturity makes her a tremendous help to others through her great prayer ministry! So she does not receive much recognition from the church - if any - nor does she NEED it! BUT, since she is a spiritually mature person, she is a great prayer warrior and an invisible hero!}
6~~But
{in contrast to the spiritually mature widow}
the
widow that constantly indulges in wanton pleasure
has
died {reversionist death} while she is still alive.
{Pastor's
Responsibility in the Field of Human Relationships}
7~~
Also {Timothy} command these things,
in
order that they {deacons with responsibility over the support of
widows} may be irreproachable.
{Note: Paul is commanding Timothy to command! This is strong support that Timothy has the authority over his congregation but is not using it. As a result, some believers are shirking their responsibilities for their own families and the deacons are confused as what to do but is TIMOTHY who is at fault! The pastor sets the church policy and the deacons administer!}
{Royal
Family Responsibility - verses 8-16}
8~~If,
however, any one does not provide for his own,
and
especially for the members of his own family - and they do -
he
has denied the doctrine
with
the result that he has repudiated bible doctrine {that which is
believed} . . .
also
he keeps on being MORE EVIL than an unbeliever.
9~~
Widows may be enrolled {on the church charity list}
having
become not less than 60 years old . . .
the
wife of one man {husband} {a stability factor} . . . 10~~
well
certified/endorsed by honorable accomplishments {spiritually mature
generating divine good}:
IF
she has reared {training, teaching, influencing - physical and
spiritually}children well,
if
she has demonstrated hospitality to strangers {implies RMA to unbelievers},
if
she has washed the saints' feet {implies RMA to believers also -
grace oriented},
if
she has assisted/helped those being afflicted,
if she has diligently followed/devoted herself to every intrinsic good production.
{Note: This is a reversed format where the prodosis (sp) comes last and the conclusion (apothosis (sp) comes first. These are first class conditions - "and if it is true."}
{Note: These are guidelines NOT fixed in stone. A woman without children still may qualify for example.}
11-12~~But
keep rejecting
the
younger widows {as not qualified for the charity list} . . .
for
you see when they have maximum libido {strong sexual impulses}
which
separates them from Christ {being 'man crazy'} . . .
they
keep desiring to marry . . . 12~~
constantly
having divine discipline
because
they have rejected/set aside/swerved from {negative volition in
reversionism} their previous doctrine {resident in their souls}.
{Note: In some cases desires for category 2 love can interfere with category 1 love for God.}
13~~And
at the same time, also
they
learn from someone else {by association with bad company}
to
be idle/useless {they WERE spiritually mature now in reversionism}
having
wandered around from house to house {with no objective}
and
not only idle {idle hands get into mischief}, but also {one thing
leads to another}:
gossips/malingers and,
'invaders
of privacy'/meddlesome {busybodies - big noses} . . .
constantly
speaking those things which ought not to be mentioned.
14~~Therefore,
it is my decision
that
the younger widows marry,
have
children,
be
mistress {administrator} of the home . . .
give
'not one'/no opportunity to the enemy {Satan}
to
reproach/abuse grace.
{Note: This does not refer to ALL widows only the widows who fit the 'idle type' mentioned in verse 13. These women need to be under the authority of a man to get them back on track. Having children keeps women 'busy' and out of trouble.}
15~~For
you see, certain believers already
have
swerved away {from 'their previous doctrine'}
following
after Satan.
{Note: In context, refers to some young widows, but by application may refer to any believer in reversionism.}
16~~If
any believer
has
widows dependent on them {in their immediate family - even a
servant} - and they do -
be
assisting them financially and
do
not let the church be burdened . . .
in
order that it {the local church} may help financially
those
who are really widows {per above - deserving widows over 59 who are
destitute with no family to help}.
{Royal
Family Authority - verses 17-25}
17~~
Those pastor-guardians {one for each church}
who
have ruled well with the result that they keep ruling honorably -
they
must be considered worthy of DOUBLE HONOR {diplous time}
most
of all, those who work hard {to the point of exhaustion - study,
teach, study, teach}
in
the sphere of the word/doctrine {logos} and
teaching
{didaskalia}.
{Note: 'Diplous time' does mean double honor. It refers to giving the pastor teacher REMUNERATION and RESPECT. See the next verse to clarify this. The first obligation of the church is to pay its pastor WELL! And, then, he can be released to study and teach and study and teach! And, also, being a pastor is an honorable occupation worthy of respect - if fulfilled correctly.}
{Note: 'Logos' means doctrine on the written page. Didaskalia means doctrine in the soul - after you learn it!}
18~~For
the scripture says {Deuteronomy 25:4; I Corinthians 9:9}, "You
should not muzzle the ox {really a hard working BULL}
while
he is threshing."
Also
{Deuteronomy 24:15; Luke 10:7},
"The
laborer/worker is worthy of his wages."
{Note: So this verse clarifies verse 17. A pastor should be paid well and given respect if he 'works hard to the point of exhaustion' in his studying and teaching - respect is always earned!}
{Principle
of Reprimand against a Pastor}
19~~Do
not acknowledge an accusation
against
'Pastor-Teacher',
except
on the basis of testimony of two or three witnesses.
{From
the law of evidence in Deuteronomy 19:15}
{Note: There is no definite article in front of "Pastor-Teacher' which in the Greek places great emphasis on the high quality of the noun. So again this is stating the honorableness of the title of Pastor-Teacher.}
{Discipline
of the Congregation}
20~~
Those {of the congregation} who continually sin {violation of
someone's privacy in view here} . . .
be
reprimanding {command to expose to discipline}
before
all {in front of the congregation} . . .
in
order that the rest {of the congregation} also may have RESPECT.
{Note: In context, we are talking about people in the congregation NOT giving the pastor his double honor (verse 17) . . . in this case his due respect. Maybe they are trying to undermine his authority or attaching his flock by maligning, judging, or not respecting their privacy. So, to protect his authority, he must take them down in front of the rest of the congregation.}
{Objectivity
of Leadership - slight change of subject}
21~~I
solemnly charge {you - Timothy}
before
The God {the Father and Author of the Divine Plan},
and
Christ Jesus,
and
the elect angels,
that
you guard {to protect and preserve or alertness}
these
things {principles of leadership doctrines}
without
prejudice . . .
habitually
doing nothing in a spirit of partiality.
{Demands
objectivity and no legalism}
{Stability
of Leadership}
22~~Do
not ordain {lay hands on} anyone too hastily . . .
and
stop participating in the sins
belonging
to others {being influenced by others and their sins} . . . keep
yourself mentally pure.
{Note: This verse goes with the 'partiality' of the previous verse. Timothy apparently is ordaining others too quickly and is weak. Others are guiding him instead of following what the Word says to do!}
{Note:
Inadequate people are lead to mental attitude sins. Mental attitude
sins compensate for their inadequacies. They become
jealous
. . . showing blind arrogance . . . and are filled with pettiness
and vindictiveness. They think they can do their boss's job better
than the boss can do and want to be promoted - but it is inordinate ambition.}
23~~No
longer be a 'water drinker' {only drinking water},
but
be making use of a small amount of wine . . .
because
of your stomach's/nerves' {stomachos} sake
and
your frequent illnesses.
{Note: Apparently Timothy's Old Sin Nature leaned toward asceticism. He was probably legalistic toward the social drinkers in Ephesus and was influenced/supported by his ascetic clique. This does NOT mean alcoholics should drink! Nor does it mean that those who never drink at all should start! Just don't judge those who do!}
{Note: Stomachos is transliterated stomach but is also used for 'a case of the nerves' as we say having 'butterflies in your stomach'. It refers to your central nervous system. Timothy is apparently an ascetic, influenced by others, a nervous person, and frequently ill. Apparently he is a 'weak sister' which a pastor can not be! Paul is telling him to take a glass of wine to stiffen the backbone if he must! But the pastor must be TOUGH!}
24~~The
sins of certain men {pastors in view} are obvious . . . leading to
judgment {divine discipline} . . .
on
the other hand,
with
regard to another category {of pastors -whose sins are less obvious}
. . .
they
follow after.
{Note: Refers to pastors but applies to all of us in application. Here the congregation wanted to follow after preachers whose sins were 'not obvious'. Other people's sins - even pastors - is not your business! The "pastor's sins" is not the issue - he should just study and teach, period!}
25~~In
the same manner also their noble production . . . OBVIOUS and
those deeds/that production
which
is otherwise {message stinkith!} . . .
can
not be concealed {from God}.
{Note: No need to 'congratulate' the pastor on a 'good message'. If it is good, God knows it!}
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