Words of Hope Weekday Devotions
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Words of Hope Weekday Devotions
Friday, January 30, 2026
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The devotion for today, Friday, January 30, 2026 was written by Rev. Dr. Neil G. Thomas and is narrated by Larry Carter.
Today’s Words of Inspiration come from 1 Timothy 5:17-21 New International Version
The elders who direct the affairs of the church well are worthy of double honor, especially those whose work is preaching and teaching. For Scripture says, “Do not muzzle an ox while it is treading out the grain,” and “The worker deserves his wages.” Do not entertain an accusation against an elder unless it is brought by two or three witnesses. But those elders who are sinning you are to reprove before everyone, so that the others may take warning. I charge you, in the sight of God and Christ Jesus and the elect angels, to keep these instructions without partiality, and to do nothing out of favoritism.