I Timothy 4:12

I Timothy 4:12 Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity. Usually we think that the older people should be examples to the younger people. Those who have been saved for a long time should be more faithful to church; They should have their tempers under control because they have been at it for a long time. The older folk should be the Sunday School teachers and the song leaders. But that isn’t what our verse for today says. Paul told young Timothy that he was to be an example to the older church members, and Paul was right! Isn’t it refreshing to see young people leading in the church?! Isn’t it great to see young people who love the Lord and want to serve Him?! A younger generation who loves God is an encouragement to the entire congregation! Their excitement is contagious and an example to everyone! I am glad for faithful adults, but I am more excited about faithful teens! How refreshing! What a great example to everyone! Christian teenagers leading for the Lord!

I Timothy 3:16

I Timothy 3:16 And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory. While writing to young Timothy, Paul is suddenly overwhelmed by the wonder of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Isn’t it amazing how that the Creator of the Universe could be born as a baby?! Isn’t it almost beyond understanding how that God could become a man?! Why should God love us so much that He would give His only begotten Son to pay for our sins on the cross of Calvary?! Hey, I’m with Paul – God’s love and salvation is beyond my understanding! Thank you, dear Lord for our great salvation!

I Timothy 3:1,6,7

I Timothy 3:1,6,7 This is a true saying, If a man desire the office of a bishop, he desireth a good work. Not a novice, lest being lifted up with pride he fall into the condemnation of the devil. Moreover he must have a good report of them which are without; lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil. When a man becomes a preacher, it is a wonderful thing. But when a man becomes a preacher, he also takes on a serious responsibility. So at the same time, it is a wonderful privilege and an awesome responsibility. And Paul reminds young Timothy that the office of pastor needs experience. When a man is saved, he must grow in the Lord and study the Bible and gain experience before he takes on the responsibility of pastoring a church. A pastor can be a young man, but he needs to be a man with wisdom and understanding. He needs to have a good reputation both in the church and outside of the church. To be a good pastor takes time. We should pray for our pastor and help him to be all that God wants him to be.