BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION THE EUSEBIAN METHOD (7-8) – “godliness” = eusebian 2.1. Why “true religion” is a better translation of the word (eusebian): 2.1.1. This is how the word was understood in ancient times. 2.1.2. “Godliness” (literally, behavior that is like God) is too vague. 2.1.3. This translation is more consistent with Paul’s primary purpose for […]
The Eusebian Method – Part 1
1 Timothy 4:7-11 BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION Desirable behavior created through focusing on what to do (and what NOT to do) coupled with positive and negative reinforcement (e.g. rules resulting in reward and punishment depending on our response). 1.1. Why we can be confident that what Paul is talking about when he uses the phrase “bodily training” […]