The goal

. 1Ti 1:5  Now the end of the commandment is charity out of a pure heart, and of a good conscience, and of faith unfeigned:

 

It is good at times to remember why we do what we do.  Paul’s stated purpose or aim of the charge or commandment in this passage was love that issues from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith.  In our teaching, preaching and counseling our purpose should be to produce a love that comes from a pure heart and clean conscience and a real faith in God.  This is our goal in life: that real love, a pure heart, a clean conscience and sincere faith would be developed within us.  Let’s not get caught up in the jangling and arguing about trivial things.  Let’s stay focused on producing a real Christian life of love, purity of heart, attitude and deed, and a sincere true faith in God.