2. “Godliness is Profitable”
EXPECTATIONS IN A WORLD OF EXCEPTIONS I Timothy 4:6-10

3. 1 Timothy 4:6-10
6  If you instruct the brethren in these things, you will be a good minister of Jesus Christ, nourished in the words of faith and of the good doctrine which you have carefully followed. 7  But reject profane and old wives' fables, and exercise yourself toward godliness. 8  For bodily exercise profits a little, but godliness is profitable for all things, having promise of the life that now is and of that which is to come. 9  This is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptance. 10  For to this end we both labor and suffer reproach, because we trust in the living God, who is the Savior of all men, especially of those who believe.

4. Godliness is Profitable
TRAINING: (vs.6) (This is the criteria of a good minister of Jesus Christ)

5. Godliness is Profitable
TALES: (vs.7)
Be on guard against distractions.

6. Godliness is Profitable
TRUE SPIRITUAL VIRTUE: (vs.8,9)
I Corinth 9:24-27
2 Corinth 7:1
2 Tim 2:3-5

7. Godliness is Profitable
TRUST (vs.8-10) (In the Living God)

8. Life Steps Combine physical training with spiritual exercise.
Guard against distractions from your pursuit of Godliness.
Trust the Lord through the coming year