July 28, 2024
TEXT:  I Timothy 4:6-16

I. God’s view of being a good minister (vv. 6-8)
A. Reminding God’s people of His truth (v. 6)
B. Feeding God’s people from the nourishment you receive (vv. 6-7)
C. Leading God’s people in spiritual disciplines (v. 8)
1. Exercise that builds godliness
2. Disciplines that enable us to live a godly life
3. Efforts put forth to better prepare ourselves for eternity

II. God’s view of priorities for a good minister (vv. 9-12)
A. This is true for all to accept to be faithful to the Lord (v. 9)
B. This is true for every believer in the true God and only Saviour for everyone (v. 10)
C. This is what needs to be preached in every church to every true believer (v. 11)
D. This will help every young person live a life that is respected by others (v. 12a)
E. This will help every believer live a life that is a godly example to others (v. 12b)

III. God’s view of the details for building a godly life (vv. 13-16)
A. Pay attention to reading God’s Word (v. 13)
B. Pay attention to exercising the gifts you have in God’s work (v. 14)
C. Pay attention to thinking biblically in order to live biblically (v. 15)
D. Pay attention to living a godly life to influence others to do so (v. 16)

Action Points:
* What first step do you need to take to exercise yourself spiritually?
* What disciplines do you need to work on in order to grow spiritually?
* Where do you plan to fit these details into your schedule this week to help you build a