Bible Explorer for the Young (1 & 2 Timothy)Sample

Fact vs Myth

1 Timothy 1:4a

Tell them not to spend their time on stories that are not true.

Have you heard about vampire or Godzilla? Do you think that they are real and really exist? They are just mythical characters. A myth is a traditional and fictional story, and typically involving supernatural beings or events. It is not a true story. 

Through this Bible verse, Paul is reminding us not to spend time on myths or stories that are not true, so that we will not fall into false teachings. When we believe in false teaching, we will be led into doing the wrong things and we will be dragged away from what is right. 

It is good to read and enrich ourselves with what is happening in the world but do not let ourselves be misled by things that are not true. The best way to prevent this is by reading and meditating on the Bible every day, so that we will know which one is true and which one is not.

Meditate on God’s word every day and we will know the truth and our faith in God will grow. Consequently, we will do what is right and further the work of God through our daily lives. 

Prayer

Dear God, open my eyes to always be able to distinguish Your truth from myths or false stories. Amen.