Read the following Bible verse several times:

1 Timothy 1:5
“But the goal of our instruction is love from a pure heart and a good conscience
and a sincere faith.”

Having read this verse several times, what is God saying to you?

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Anwer these questions:
What does it mean to have a:

• pure heart?
• good conscience?
• sincere faith?

This verse describes the goal those who teach God’s word. What does it imply should be the goal of those who study God’s word?

After answering these questions, write or verbalize a personal prayer to God.

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Praying for our church:
We are seeking God’s wisdom for dealing with five specific challenges our church is facing.
Today please pray for God’s wisdom in dealing with the following challenge.

How do we direct more of our resources (people, time, money, events, ministries) to evangelistic efforts that target those in our community who are unchurched and could be assimilated into our family of faith?