Yourself and the Teaching (1 Timothy 4:16)
When someone asked Jesus what the greatest of all the commandments was, he summed them all up into two: Love God and love people. Similarly, if you were to ask Paul what the greatest priority for the pastor is, he would likely give you the two featured in 1 Timothy 4:16. Keep a close watch […]
Devote Yourself to the Basics (1 Timothy 4:13)
It’s so easy to lose focus on the fundamentals, to slip into autopilot in the most important aspects of ministry. Distractions and extra commitments grow like weeds and must be regularly pulled.
Command and Teach (1 Timothy 4:11)
Well, it’s Christmastime. That means extra joy and extra demands. You have your family festivities and a crowded church calendar of Advent activities ahead of you. With all of this going on, it’s easy to get distracted from your noble task. So let’s get back into 1 Timothy and consider our responsibilities to command and […]
Above Reproach: Able to Teach (1 Timothy 3:2)
An overseer must be able to grasp scriptural truth and communicate it effectively to the people under his care.
Charging Certain Persons (1 Timothy 1:3-4)
Sometimes pastors must charge certain people in their churches to stop doing things.