If you put these things before the brothers, you will be a
good servant of Christ Jesus, being trained in the words of the faith and of
the good doctrine that you have followed. Have nothing to do with irreverent, silly
myths. Rather train yourself for godliness; for while bodily training is of
some value, godliness is of value in every way, as it holds promise for the
present life and also for the life to come. The saying is trustworthy and
deserving of full acceptance. For to
this end we toil and strive, because we have our hope set on the living God,
who is the Savior of all people, especially of those who believe.
Command and teach these things. Let no one despise you for
your youth, but set the believers an example in speech, in conduct, in love, in
faith, in purity. Until I come, devote yourself to the public reading of
Scripture, to exhortation, to teaching. Do not neglect the gift you have, which
was given you by prophecy when the council of elders laid their hands on you. Practice these things, immerse yourself in
them, so that all may see your progress. Keep a close watch on yourself and on
the teaching. Persist in this, for by so doing you will save both yourself and
your hearers. 1 Timothy 4: 4-16
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