“Be an Example” (2)

Introduction:

How many of you would say, with out a doubt I am saved?

Have you ever asked yourself, what does God want from me?

1 Timothy 4:12

“Be an Example”

1. (V12) 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

a) The word youth in the ancient Greek was “Used of grown-up military age, extending to the 40th year”

It seems that Timothy was about 30 years old at this time

The responsibility is great and overwhelming for Timothy

b) Be an example in

Titus 2:7 “in all things showing yourself to be a pattern of good works; in doctrine showing integrity, reverence, incorruptibility,”

Speech (The things we speak)

In conduct (How we live)

In love (Loving towards others)

In faith (Not lacking faith)

In Purity (clean living)

2. (V16) Take heed to yourself and to doctrine

a) Take head / Be carful

why? Save yourself and others who hear you