1. Part 4 continued…

2. Preaching is a declaration of war against Satan Preaching is a declaration of war against Satan – “This charge I commit to you, son Timothy, according to the prophecies previously made concerning you, that by them you may wage the good warfare” (1 Tim. 1:18) – He is engaged in a good fight (cf. 1 Tim. 6:12) – He is not engaged in comedy or showbiz; he is not a pacifist; he is not to live in neutrality

3. 1.Will fight the good fight of “faith”  1 Tim. 6:12; cf. 1 Tim. 1:3, 4; 2 Cor. 10:3-5 2.Will endure hardship (2 Tim. 2:3, 5-10)  Fulfill and follow through rather than abandon his ministry (cf. 2 Tim. 4:5) 3.Will not become distracted with the things in this life (2 Tim. 2:4; 1 Tim. 5:21) 4.Will serve to please his Commander and not men (2 Tim. 2:4)  See also 2 Cor. 5:9; 1 Cor. 7:23; 1 Thess. 2:4

4. “but if I am delayed, I write so that you may know how you ought to conduct yourself in the house of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth” (1 Tim. 3:15)

5. Exercise toward godliness, “But reject profane and old wives’ fables, and exercise yourself toward godliness” (1 Tim. 4:7) Be an example, “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 Tim. 4:12)

7. 19 Do not receive an accusation against an elder except from two or three witnesses. 20 Those who are sinning rebuke in the presence of all, that the rest also may fear. 21 I charge you before God and the Lord Jesus Christ and the elect angels that you observe these things without prejudice, doing nothing with partiality. 22 Do not lay hands on anyone hastily, nor share in other people’s sins; keep yourself pure. 1 Timothy 5:19-22

8. “But you, O man of God, flee these things and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, gentleness” (1 Tim. 6:11) “Flee also youthful lusts; but pursue righteousness, faith, love, peace with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart” (2 Tim. 2:22)