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1 Timothy 5:14 Β· KJV

"I will therefore that the younger women marry, bear children, guide the house, give none occasion to the adversary to speak reproachfully."

King James Version

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Passage Context

12Having damnation, because they have cast off their first faith.
13And withal they learn to be idle, wandering about from house to house; and not only idle, but tattlers also and busybodies, speaking things which they ought not.
14I will therefore that the younger women marry, bear children, guide the house, give none occasion to the adversary to speak reproachfully.
15For some are already turned aside after Satan.
16If any man or woman that believeth have widows, let them relieve them, and let not the church be charged; that it may relieve them that are widows indeed.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you balance traditional roles with modern expectations?

2

What does it mean for you to guide your household in faith?

3

When have you felt challenged in your role as a woman or caregiver?

Life Application

family

Consider how you can actively guide your household in faith. Look for ways to nurture spiritual growth within your family.

identity

Reflect on your identity in Christ and how it shapes your roles in family and community.

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