18 This
charge I commit unto thee, son Timothy, according to the prophecies which went
before on thee, that thou by them mightest war a good warfare; 19 Holding
faith, and a good conscience; which some having put away concerning faith have
made shipwreck
1 Timothy 1:18-19 (KJV)
Study to shew thyself approved unto
God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of
truth. 16 But
shun profane and vain babblings: for they will increase unto more
ungodliness. 17 And
their word will eat as doth a canker: of whom is Hymenaeus and Philetus; 18 Who
concerning the truth have erred, saying that the resurrection is past already;
and overthrow the faith of some.
19 Nevertheless
the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them
that are his. And, Let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from
iniquity. 20 But
in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and of silver, but also of
wood and of earth; and some to honour, and some to dishonour. 21 If
a man therefore purge himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honour,
sanctified, and meet for the master's use, and prepared unto every good
work.
22 Flee
also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace, with them
that call on the Lord out of a pure heart. 23 But foolish and unlearned
questions avoid, knowing that they do gender strifes. 24 And
the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt
to teach, patient, 25 In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves;
if God peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the
truth; 26 And
that they may recover themselves out of the snare of the devil, who are
taken captive by him at his will.
2 Timothy 2:15-26 (KJV)
Timothy
Commission Series on 1 Timothy 4:11-12
“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.”
1 Timothy 4:11-12 (ESV)
“These things command and
teach.
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.”
1 Timothy 4:11-12 (KJV)
“Let no one despise
your youth, but be an
example to the
believers in word,
in conduct, in love, in
spirit, in faith, in purity.”
1 Timothy 4:12 (NKJV)
In
Life
Your lifestyle is a testimony or a curse to
you. If you don’t listen to the wisdom of your parents, elders and the Bible
that teaches you how to live, you won’t have an obedient lifestyle; rather, a
rebellious one.
Continuing to be punctual, not blabbing who
came to you for advice, not being carefree with what you do, view, or
participate in; and living fearing God are important examples of what a
Christian lifestyle can be composed of. Your lifestyle reflects a lot more
about you than you may think. The lifestyle of the sloth and diligent determine
who they are in society. The slothful are always behind, lazy, and corrupt;
while the diligent are ready, pure, and hard working (if
you don’t believe me, read Proverbs).
Your Christian testimony is greatly affected
by the way you live. If you live contrary to the Bible’s teachings then why
would people listen to the “message of redemption” that you preach?
Be careful to lead a blameless life!
Others are watching you, your life IS a witness! What kind of witness is it?
Don’t let your life discredit you!
--Taken
From An
Introduction to the Timothy Commission by Ryan M Marks and Kenneth Zimmerman III
