If thou put the brethren in remembrance of these things,
thou shalt be a good minister of Jesus Christ,
A large part of the
minister’s work is to simply remind the brethren of the Truth of Scripture.
Likewise, a father should remind his family of the Word of God over and over
again throughout the time that he has been given the privilege of being with
them. It is not about fancy speech or clever analogies that make a good
minister. No, it is simply teaching and reiterating the truth of God!
nourished up in the words of faith and of good doctrine,
whereunto thou hast attained. 7 But refuse profane and old wives' fables, and
exercise thyself rather unto godliness
As the Body of Christ
is reminded of the Word, they are nourished by words of faith, sound doctrine
(teaching, in line with the whole counsel of God). But profane and old wives
fables refuse! Refuse profanity and mere homespun wisdom that carries with it
superstition and not the truth! Rather, exercise, devote yourself, invest in
godliness. Focus your attention on Christ and living a life of holiness serving
the Lord. Without holiness no one will see the Lord.
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Tim 4:6-7 (KJV)
