The Young and Righteous

1 Timothy 4:6-16

You are called to Serve

Servant = Gk. diakonos

Deacon or servant

One of the ways that you are called to serve is to share

“If you put these things before the brothers”

These things are what you have learned

“The words of the faith and of the good doctrine that you have followed”

You are called to Train

“Train (gymnazo) yourself for godliness”

Just like you would train for anything else, e.g., training to run a marathon doesn’t happen over night…it takes hard work.

“We toil and strive”

Training is valuable

“Godliness is of value in every way”

Training is hopeful

At the end of marathon training…you hope to run a marathon

“We have our hope set on the living God, who is the Savior of all people, especially of those who believe.”

You are called to Teach

“Command and teach these things”

One of the most powerful ways to teach is to SHOW

Even though you might be young, you are still called to be an example.

Speech

Conduct

Love

Faith

Purity

Reading Scripture

Exhortation

Teaching

You are called to Use Your Gifts

When you were created, you were given unique gifts

When you were saved, your gifts were redeemed to be used of God

Practice those gifts

Practice makes perfect

Watch yourself…check your form

NEVER GIVE UP