1 Timothy 6:3-5 If anyone teaches otherwise and does not agree to the sound instruction of our Lord Jesus Christ and to godly teaching, they are conceited and understand nothing. They have an unhealthy interest in controversies and quarrels about words that result in envy, strife, malicious talk, evil suspicions and constant friction between people of corrupt mind, who have been robbed of the truth and who think that godliness is a means to financial gain.//
This is how I can discern those who are not following God. Lord, grant me great wisdom and discernment.

Galatians 6:1 Brothers and sisters, if someone is caught in a sin, you who live by the Spirit should restore that person gently. But watch yourselves, or you also may be tempted.//
Restoration demands a gentle approach. The temptation will be to be harsh. Teach us, Lord. 

1 Timothy 4:16 Watch your life and doctrine closely. Persevere in them, because if you do, you will save both yourself and your hearers.//
Lord, give me wisdom and perseverance.

1 Timothy 3:1 Here is a trustworthy saying: Whoever aspires to be an overseer desires a noble task.//
Noble tasks require noble behavior. Purify me and keep me pure, Father!

Galatians 5:26 Let us not become conceited, provoking and envying each other.//
Pride leads to provoking others. Deliver me, Lord.

Galatians 5:25Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit.//
This is the challenging part.

1 Timothy 2:5 For there is one God and one mediator between God and mankind, the man Christ Jesus,//
Only one and no other!

1 Timothy 1:5 The goal of this command is love, which comes from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith.//
Without a pure heart, good conscience, and sincere faith, it is impossible to love.

Galatians 5:17 For the flesh desires what is contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit what is contrary to the flesh. They are in conflict with each other.//
Why am I surprised by this internal conflict when it happens?

2 Thessalonians 3:6 In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, we command you, brothers and sisters, to keep away from every believer who is idle and disruptive and does not live according to the teaching you received from us.//
May I have the strength to do this, and May I not be one who does not live according to the teaching.