Being a good servant of Jesus 1 Timothy 4:6 - 16

Being a good servant of Jesus BACKGROUND Letter written by Paul in around 64 AD Written to Timothy who he had left in Ephesus to lead the church there In this section of the letter Paul advises Timothy on what to concentrate on in his ministry in order for him to be a valued servant of God

Being a good servant of Jesus SOUND TEACHING: GOOD EXAMPLE The importance of: - sound teaching - setting a good example - emphasizing the need for salvation Both in his personal and public life Timothy needs to be a consistent example to the church

Being a good servant of Jesus PERSONAL LIFE (6 – 10) Doctrine is important – feed regularly on God’s Word – diet is important, avoid false teaching (junk) and be nourished by the truth Growing in godliness – spiritual “exercise” is more beneficial for eternity than physical exercise – training for reigning Trusting in God for salvation – the living God will save unto eternal life

Being a good servant of Jesus PUBLIC LIFE (11 – 16) Preaching and teaching God’s Word is central to a minister’s role – passion and faithfulness to the truth Setting an example to people in: - speech - life - love - faith - purity Keep a focus on the goal of salvation using the spiritual gifts that God has given

Being a good servant of Jesus LESSONS FOR TODAY Importance of diet – what we feed our minds with will affect us Doctrine is important Setting a good example to those around us Remember your own salvation – it will inspire you to reach out to others Use the gifts that God has given