But we know that the law is good if someone uses it legitimately,

(Stop drinking just water, but use a little wine for your digestion and your frequent illnesses.)

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

For “physical exercise has some value, but godliness is valuable in every way. It holds promise for the present life and for the life to come.”

And these also must be tested first and then let them serve as deacons if they are found blameless.

Tell them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, to be generous givers, sharing with others.

They want to be teachers of the law, but they do not understand what they are saying or the things they insist on so confidently.

even though I was formerly a blasphemer and a persecutor, and an arrogant man. But I was treated with mercy because I acted ignorantly in unbelief,

He must not be a recent convert or he may become arrogant and fall into the punishment that the devil will exact.

Do not neglect the spiritual gift you have, given to you and confirmed by prophetic words when the elders laid hands on you.

But here is why I was treated with mercy: so that in me as the worst, Christ Jesus could demonstrate his utmost patience, as an example for those who are going to believe in him for eternal life.

Command those who are rich in this world’s goods not to be haughty or to set their hope on riches, which are uncertain, but on God who richly provides us with all things for our enjoyment.