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1 Timothy 1:13 – Heart, Mouth and Fists
We are often our most arrogant when defending our own humility. What made me think of that little thought is the various translations of 1 Timothy 1:13. The NASB reads, “violent aggressor” which suggests at least in my mind, physical and bodily force. However the HCSB and ESV read quite differently: arrogant man (HCSB) and insolent opponent (ESV). The latter suggests verbal insults while the former the pride that produces such an argumentative attitude.
Which ever translation is the best, there is a lesson of progression – or digression – for us all. The heart moves the mouth and then the fists. And yet how often does the mind excuse such aberrant behavior in all three stages by retaining one’s innocence that these actions are defensible based upon the pride or aggravations caused by others.
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