Praying from 1 Timothy 3:3 relating to Gentleness, Non-violence, Contentment

Dear God, please help me to be like the person described in this verse. May I not be a drinker, not violent, and not greedy for money. Instead, may I be gentle, not quarrelsome, and not covetous. Please guide me in living a life that is pleasing to you and reflects your love and grace. Amen.

Verse: not a drinker, not violent, not greedy for money, but gentle, not quarrelsome, not covetous;
1 Timothy 3:3

This is a Command. The verse is instructing the reader to exhibit certain qualities such as being gentle, not quarrelsome, and not covetous.

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