Big Idea: Move from an
life to a
life.
Paul says to Timothy, “Growth doesn’t just happen. We need to
Have nothing to do with irreverent, silly myths. Rather train yourselves for godliness; for while bodily training is of some value, godliness is of value in every way, as it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come. —1 Timothy 4:7-8, ESV
Exercise daily in God – no spiritual flabbiness, please! Workouts in the gymnasium are useful, but a disciplined life in God is far more so, making you fit both today and forever. —1 Timothy 4:7-8, The Message
Reflecting on the gospel gives us
For to this end we toil and strive, because we have our hope set on the living God, who is the Savior of all people, especially of those who believe. —1 Timothy 4:10
Cut out the
food
Now the Spirit expressly says that in later times some will depart from the faith by devoting themselves to deceitful spirits and teachings of demons, through the insincerity of liars whose consciences are seared, who forbid marriage and require abstinence from foods that God created to be received with thanksgiving by those who believe and know the truth. For everything created by God is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving, for it is made holy by the word of God and prayer. —1 Timothy 4:1-5
False Teaching is dangerous because…
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Consume the
stuff
Command and teach these things. Let no one despise you for your youth, but set the believers an example in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity. Until I come, devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to exhortation, to teaching. Do not neglect the gift you have, which was given you by prophecy when the council of elders laid their hands on you. Practice these things, immerse yourself in them, so that all may see your progress. Keep a close watch on yourself and on the teaching. Persist in this, for by so doing you will save both yourself and your hearers. —1 Timothy 4:11-16
Good teaching is helpful because:
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A Framework for Training
- Daily: The Word and 3 Prayers
- Weekly: Sabbath and Sundays
- Monthly: Reflection on my progress
- Yearly: Vacation, Play, Personal Retreat, Enjoy God and His gifts