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Paul, a Apostle, of Elohim, by the Command, of Elohim, our Life Giver, through the Messiah, Yeshua, our Hope. To Timothy, my True Son, in the believing, Grace, Mercy, and Peace, from Elohim, the Father, through the Messiah, Yeshua, our Lord. As I urged you, when I went into Macedonia, stay there in Ephesus, so that you may Command, certain Men, not to Teach, False Doctrines, any longer. Nor to devote themselves, to Myths, and Endless Genealogies, these promote controversies, rather than build up, the believing, of Elohim. The Goal of this Command, is Love, which comes from a Pure Mind, and a good Conscience, and a True belief. Some have wandered away from these, and turned to meaningless talk, desiring to be Teachers, of the Law, not understanding what they speak, nor even whereof they argue. Now we know, that the Law is a good thing, if a Man conduct himself in it, according to the Law. We also know, that the Law was not established, for the Righteous, but for the Evil, and the rebellious, and the Ungodly, and the Sinful, and the perverse, and for the Impure, and for smiters, of their Fathers, and smiters, of their mothers, and for Murderers, and for Whoremongers, and for those, who defile themselves, with Males, and for the Kidnappers, of well Born Sons, and for Liars, and for violators, of Oaths, and for whatever else, is contrary to the sound Doctrine, that conforms to the Glorious Gospel, of the Blessed Elohim. With which he Entrusted to me, and I thank our Lord, Yeshua, the Messiah, who has given me strength, and has counted me trustworthy, appointing me, to Minister him, even though I was once a Blasphemer, and a persecutor, and a violent Man. I was shown Mercy, because I acted in ignorance, in unbelief. Now the Grace, of Elohim, has become abundant in me, as well as my believing, and love, in Yeshua, the Messiah. Here is a trustworthy saying, that deserves full acceptance, the Messiah, Yeshua, gave up his Life, in the World, to save Sinners, of whom I am the worst, but for that very reason, I was shown Mercy. So that in me, the worst, of Sinners, Elohim might display his unlimited patience, as an example, for those, who were to believe, on him, and receive, Eternal Life.

Now to the Eternal, Immortal, Invisible, the Only Elohim, be Honor, and Glory, Forever, and Ever, believe. Timothy my Son, I give you this instruction, in keeping with the Prophecies, once made about you. So that by following them, you may fight the good fight, holding on the believing, and a good Conscience. Some have rejected these, and so have Shipwrecked their believing, among them, are Hymenaeus, and Alexander, who I have handed over, to Satan, to be Disciplined, so that, they may learn not, to be Blasphemers. I urge then first, of all, that Requests, Prayers, Intercession, and Thanksgiving, be made for everyone, for Kings, and all those, in Authority, that we may Live Peaceful, and Quiet Lives, with all Reverence, for Elohim, and with Purity. This is good, and pleases Elohim, our Life Giver, who wants all Men, to be Saved, and to come to a Knowledge, of the Truth, for there is One Elohim, and One Mediator, between Elohim, and Men. The Man, Yeshua, the Messiah, who gave himself, as a Ransom, for all Men, a Testimony, that arrived in due Time, of which I am appointed, a Herald, and an Apostle. I speak the Truth, and do not lie, for I am the Teacher, of the Gentiles, in the belief, of the Truth. I desire therefore, that Men may Pray, in every place, while they lift up their Hands, with Purity, without anger, and doubting Thoughts. Also in like manner, let the apparel, of Women be simple, and their adornment, be modest, and reined not, with braided Hair, or Gold, or Pearls, or with splendid Robes, but let them, be engaged in good deeds, as is becoming Women, who profess Reverence, for Elohim. A Woman should learn in quietness, and full submission, I do not permit a Woman, to teach, or to have Authority, over a Man, she must be silent. For Adam was formed First, then Eve, and Adam, was not the One, deceived, it was the Woman, who was deceived, and became a Sinner. Nevertheless, if her Children continue in believing, and love, and Holiness, and sensibleness, she will Live, through them.

Here is a trustworthy saying, if anyone sets his Mind, on being an Overseer, he desires a Noble task. Now the Overseer, must be above reproach, the Husband, of but One Wife, temperate, self controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach, not given to drunkenness, not violent, but gentle, not quarrelsome, not a lover, of Money. He must manage, his own Family well, and see that, his Children Obey him, with proper respect. If anyone does not know how to manage, his own Family, how can he take care, of Elohim's Assembly. He must not be a recent Convert, or he may become conceited, and fall under the same Judgment, as the Devil. He also must have a good reputation, with Outsiders, so that, he will not fall into disgrace, and into the Devil's Trap. Ministers likewise, are to be Men, worthy of respect, not double Tongued, not indulging in much Wine, and not pursuing, dishonest gain. They must keep hold of the Deep Truths, of the believing, with a clear Conscience, they must First be tested, and then if there is nothing, against them, and then, let them Minister. In the same way, their Wives, are to be Women, worthy of respect, not malicious talkers, but alert, Mentally, and trustworthy, in everything. A Minister, must be the Husband, of but One Wife, and must manage, his Children, and his Household, well. Those who have served, will gain an excellent standing, and great assurance, in their believing, those in the Messiah, Yeshua. Although I hope, to come to you soon, I am writing you these instructions, so that, if I am delayed, you will know how, People ought to conduct themselves, in Elohim's Household.

Which is the Assembly, of the Living Elohim, the Pillar, and Foundation, of the Truth. Now Elohim clearly says, that in later Times, some will abandon, the believing, and follow deceiving Spirits, and things taught, by Devils. Such teachings, come through Hypocritical Liars, who Consciences, have been seared, as with a hot Iron. They forbid People, to Marry, and order them, to abstain from certain Foods, and with Elohim, Created to be received, with Thanksgiving, by those, who believe, and who know the Truth. For everything Elohim Created, is good, and nothing is to be rejected, if it is received with Thanksgiving, for it is Sanctified, by the Word, of Elohim, and Prayer. If you point these things out, to the Brothers, you will be a good Minister, of Elohim, brought up, by the Words, of believing, and in the good Teaching, which you have been taught, but the silly tales, of old Women, shun you, and occupy yourself, with Righteousness. For Exercising the Body, is profitable, a little while, but Righteousness, is every way profitable, and has Promise, of the Life, of the present Time, and of that to come. This is a Trustworthy saying, that deserves full acceptance, for on this account we toil, and suffer reproach, because we Trust, in the Living Elohim, who is the Life Giver, of all Men, especially of those, who believe. Command, and Teach these things, do not let anyone look down, on you, because you are young, but be you a Pattern, for the Believers, in speech, and in behavior, and in love, and in believing, and in Purity. And until I come, strive to study, and continue in Prayer, and in Teaching, do not neglect your Calling, which was given you, through a Prophetic Message, when the Body, of Elders, laid their Hands, on you, on these things, Meditate, give yourself wholly, to them.

So that, it may be know to all, that you are progressing. Take heed to yourself, and to your Teachings, and be firm in them, for in doing this, you shall both, save yourself, and those, who hear you. Do not rebuke, an Older Man harshly, but exhort him, as if he were your Father, treat younger Men, as Brothers, Older Women, as Mothers, and Younger Women, as Sisters, with all Purity. Give proper recognition, to those Widows, who are really in need, but if a Widow has Children, or Grandchildren, let them First learn, to show kindness, to their own Households, and to repay the obligations, to their Parents, for this is pleasing, to Elohim. The Widow, who is really in need, and left all alone, puts her Hope, in Elohim, continues Night, and Day, to Pray, and to ask Elohim, for Help. But Widow, who Lives for pleasure, is Dead, even while she Lives. Give the People, these Instructions too, so that no one, may be open to blame, but if anyone cares not, for them, who are his own, and especially for them, who are of the Household, of believing, he has rejected, the believing, and is worse, than the unbelievers. When you select, a worthy Widow, to Help, select therefore One, who in not less than, she is over Sixty Years Old. Who has been the Wife, of One Man only, and is well spoken of, for good deeds, if she has brought up Children, if she has lodged strangers, if she has washed the Feet, of the Saints, if she has comforted, the distressed, and devoting herself, to all kinds, of good deeds. But refuse, the Younger Widows, for when their sensual desires, overcome their dedication, to Elohim, they desire to Marry, having Guilt, because they have been Untrue, to their First believing. Besides, they get into the habit, of being Idle, and going about from House, to House, and not only do they, become Idlers, but also gossips, and busybodies, saying things, they ought not to. I would therefore, that the Younger Widows, Marry, bear Children, manage their own Households, and give no occasion, to the Adversary, for slander, for as conditions are now, some have already strayed, after Satan. If any believers, either Man, or Woman, have Widows, in their Families, let them feed them, and do not burden, the Assembly, so that, there may be a sufficiency, for such as are really, Widows. Let the Elders, who Minister well, be esteemed worthy, of double Honor, especially those laboring, in Word, and Teaching. For the Scripture says, you shall not muzzle the Ox, in Threshing, and again the laborer, is worthy, of his hire. Do not entertain an accusation, against an Elder, unless it is brought by Two, or Three Witnesses, those who Sin, rebuke in the presence, of all Men, so that the others, may take warning.

I Charge you, in the Sight, of Elohim, that you observe these things, and let not your Mind, be preoccupied, by anything, and do nothing, out of Favoritism. Do not be hasty, in the laying on, of Hands, and participate not, in the Sins, of others, keep yourself Pure. Stop drinking only Water, and use a little Wine, because of your Stomach, and your frequent Illnesses. The Sins, of some Men, are Obvious, reaching the place, of Judgment, ahead of them. The Sins, of others trail, behind them, in the same way, also good deeds, are known, and those, which are otherwise, cannot be his. All who are under the Yoke, of Slavery, should consider their Masters, worthy of full respect, so that Elohim's Name, and our Teaching, may not be slandered. Those who have believing Masters, are not to show less respect, for them, because they are Brothers, instead, they are to serve them, even better, because those, who benefit from their service, are Believers, and Dear to them. These are the things, you are to Teach, and urge on them, but if there be anyone, who Teaches a False Doctrine, and does not offer, the wholesome Words, about our Lord, Yeshua, the Messiah, and the Doctrine, of Reverence to Elohim, he is conceited, and understands nothing. He has an unhealthy interest, in controversies, and quarrels, about Words, that result in envy, strife, malicious talk, Evil suspicions, and constant, friction, between Men, of corrupt Mind. Who have been robbed, of the Truth, and who think, that Worshipping Elohim, is our gain, which is the Fear, of Elohim, with the use of our competence, for we brought nothing, into this World, and it is certain, that we can carry nothing, out of it.

Therefore, let us be satisfied, with Food, and Clothing. People who want to get Rich, fall into temptation, and a Trap, and into many Foolish, and harmful desires, that plunge Men, into ruin, and destruction. For, for Money, have wandered, from the believing, and have brought to themselves, many sorrows, but you, O Man, of Elohim, flee from all these things, and follow after Righteousness, piety, believing, love, patience, and meekness. Fight the good fight, of the believing, take hold, of the Eternal Life, to which you were Called, when you made your good Confession, in the presence, of many witnesses. I Charge you, in the Sight, of Elohim, the giver of Life, to all, through Yeshua, the Messiah, who, while Testifying before Pontius Pilate, made the good Confession. That you obey, this Charge, without spot, and without stain, until the appearing, of our Lord, Yeshua, the Messiah, which Elohim will bring about, in his own Time. Yeshua, the Blessed, and only strong One, the King, of Kings, and Lord, of Lords, to him, be Honor, and Might, Forever, and Ever, believe. Charge the Rich, of this World, that they be uplifted, in their Minds, and that they confide not, in Riches, in which is no Security, but in the Living Elohim, who gives us all things, abundantly, for our comfort. Command them to do good, to be Rich in good deeds, and to be generous, and willing to share, in this way, they will lay up Treasure, for themselves, as a firm Foundation, for the coming Age, so that, they may take hold, of the Life, that is Truly Life. Timothy, guard what has been entrusted, to your care, turn away from empty Echoes, and the ideas, of what is Falsely, called Knowledge, which some have professed, and in so doing, have wandered from the believing. Grace, be with you, believe.

This Letter is Dedicated to the
Memory, of my Teacher.
Victor Paul Wierwille

Always think context.
Robert O. Stone