Sound Teaching

Truth that nourishes the soul.

First Mention in Scripture

Original Word: ὑγιαίνω (hygiainō)

Reference: 1 Timothy 1:10

Meaning: To be sound, healthy, whole.

Paul warns against anything contrary to 'sound doctrine,' showing that truth is what preserves spiritual health.

The New Testament repeatedly emphasizes the need for 'sound teaching' (1 Timothy 1:10; Titus 2:1).

Sound means 'healthy.' Just as healthy food nourishes the body, sound doctrine nourishes the soul.

Sound teaching exalts Christ, accords with Scripture, and produces godliness. False teaching does the opposite — leading to sickness, pride, and destruction.

The Content of Sound Teaching

Sound teaching is the gospel: Christ crucified and risen, salvation by grace through faith, the call to holiness, and the hope of glory.

The Effect of Sound Teaching

It produces love, humility, and godliness (1 Timothy 1:5; Titus 2:1–2). True doctrine changes lives.

Guarding Sound Teaching

Paul urges Timothy: “Keep the pattern of sound teaching” (2 Timothy 1:13). Believers are stewards, not inventors, of truth.

Scripture References

Sound teaching is not optional — it is essential. It guards the gospel, feeds the Church, and glorifies Christ. To hold fast to it is to hold fast to life.

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