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January 29, 1989

The Christian and Culture

by Alistair Begg

1 Timothy 4:1-5  (ID: 1381)

Is an appreciation for the arts and humanities a worthy goal for the Christian? Some seem to think not, believing that God requires us to withdraw from cultural pursuits and embrace a life of asceticism. In this study from 1 Timothy 4, however, Alistair Begg helps us to see a different approach at work. Culture, the Bible tells us, is a gift from God—one that is intended for our good, provided that we use it according to the Maker’s wise instructions.

Topics:
1 Timothy 4: 1 -5

Some Will Depart from the Faith

1Now the Spirit expressly says that in later times some will depart from the faith by devoting themselves to deceitful spirits and teachings of demons, 2through the insincerity of liars whose consciences are seared, 3who forbid marriage and require abstinence from foods that God created to be received with thanksgiving by those who believe and know the truth. 4For everything created by God is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving, 5for it is made holy by the word of God and prayer.

Copyright © 2023, Alistair Begg. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Scripture taken from The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. Copyright ©2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Text provided by the Crossway Bibles Web Service.

Alistair Begg
Alistair Begg is Senior Pastor at Parkside Church in Cleveland, Ohio, and the Bible teacher on Truth For Life, which is heard on the radio and online around the world.