03/06/2026
Life of God (ZOE)
Daily Devotions
3rd June 2026
WHO DO YOU WALK WITH? (Part 11)
1 Timothy 1:18 This charge I commit to you, son Timothy, according to the prophecies previously made concerning you, that by them you may wage the good warfare,
19 having faith and a good conscience, which some having rejected, concerning the faith have suffered shipwreck,
20 of whom are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I delivered to Satan that they may learn not to blaspheme.
We conclude on the topic we have by raising a warning against walking with the wrong company. Sometimes believers are not keen or aware of the danger of walking in wrong relationships.
He who walks with the wise will be wise. If you keep company with righteous people, you will learn the ways of the Lord.
Apostle Paul admonishes Timothy to take care of his conscience and faith. He refers to two gentleman that erred in their faith – “Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I delivered to Satan that they may learn not to blaspheme.”
Scripture is full of warnings against following wicked men. Look at the example of Cain, Balaam and Korah;
Woe to them! For they have gone in the way of Cain, have run greedily in the error of Balaam for profit, and perished in the rebellion of Korah.
12 These are spots in your love feasts, while they feast with you without fear, serving only themselves. They are clouds without water, carried about by the winds; late autumn trees without fruit, twice dead, pulled up by the roots; (Jude 1:11, 12)
Cain, Balaam and Korah are classified together as examples of wickedness. Cain killed his brother Abel – the first murder on earth. Balaam was a prophet for hire – exchanging prophecy for profit. Korah led a rebellion against the Lord and His servant Moses.
Influencers are not always in the Lord’s business. There are people drawing crowds around themselves but leading them astray. Apostle Paul commanded Timothy to be a good example; Let no one despise your youth, but be an example to the believers in word, in conduct, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity. 1 Tim. 4:12
Beloved, be the example of faith, perseverance and conduct!
PRAYER: Remember those who rule over you, who have spoken the word of God to you, whose faith follow, considering the outcome of their conduct.” (Heb. 13:7) Lord, make me a godly example.
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Pastor Jeff Gichuki
Uzima Centre, Nairobi