Lesson 5 Unit 1 Choice 2

For Lesson 5 Unit 1, I chose Choice 2: 1 Timothy 1-6 "Be Thou an Example of the Believers"

1. Review 1 Timothy 2: 9-10 and describe in writing what Paul said about dress standards. How does D&C 61:18, 36 help us understand that what Paul taught applies to both men and women? Study Moses 6:9; Mosiah 2:37; Alma 41:2. Then list three reasons our bodies could be considered sacred. How does understanding that our bodies are sacred help us know why they should be covered modestly? What is mentioned about dress? What can you do to apply these principles in your life?

• In 1 Timothy 2: 9-10, Paul counsels women to dress modestly and not to dress with broided hair, gold, and pearls, meaning not to be flashy and materialistic. D&C 61:18, 36 states that what the Lord says to one he says to all. This helps us understand that what Paul taught was not just for women but it was also for men. The three reasons that our bodies could be considered sacred are, that they were made in God's image, they will be restored or made perfect, and in order to have the Spirit with us me must keep our bodies clean. This helps us know why we should dress modestly because we dress the way we treat our bodies. For example, if you go into a job interview in torn up jeans and a sloppy t-shirt, the interviewer is not going to respect you or your qualifications, but if you go into the interview dressed professionally, then the interviewer will look more into what you have to offer. These scriptures say nothing specific about dress but they do help us understand that our bodies are temples and we must treat them as such. I think I too often forget that my body is sacred, not that I do terrible things and dress horribly, but it is not something that I think about. To apply these principles in my life, I think I want to write on my bathroom mirror; "My body is sacred" just to remind me to treat it as such.

2. List the evidences Paul mentioned in 1 Timothy  4:1-5 that an apostasy would not only come in the future, but that some people were already practicing false doctrines?

• Verse 2: hypocrisy
• Verse 3: forbidding to marry
• Verse 3: abstaining from meats

3. How could Paul's counsel to Timothy in  1 Timothy 4:12 be used to strengthen a new missionary or a young person called to serve in any responsibility?

• This scripture can help strengthen a new missionary or a young person called to serve because instead of being youthful (rebellious) you are being an example in your words, in conversation, in charity, in faith, and in purity. I would use this verse to show that people really do notice you and your example and if you are doing these things, you will be blessed.

4. Review 1 Timothy 6:7-11 and answer the following questions:

• What did Paul teach about the love of money?
• Paul teaches that the love of money leads to destruction and that it is not godly.
• In what sense is the love of money the "root of all evil"?
•  When you love money so much, you become lustful, and your possessions are more important to you than your relationships. If you covet after money you become selfish. All of these things are not good.

5. What guidelines are given in 1 Timothy 6:17-19 and Jacob 2: 18-19 that when followed can help ensure that you do not focus too much on money of material wealth?

• Do not trust in uncertain riches, but trust in God.
• Be generous/ giving
• Build a strong spiritual foundation
• Seek after the kingdom of God
• Help those that are afflicted