Thursday, October 21, 2021
Thursday, October 21, 2021
The apostle Paul wrote his protégé Timothy to live as a role model.
I Timothy 4:12 [the apostle Paul wrote] Let no one look down on your youthfulness, but rather in speech, conduct, love, faith and purity, show yourself an example of those who believe. (NASB)
When you are young in the faith your reputation stretches before you like a roll of paper . . . unblemished! Determine the boundaries you will self-impose to keep you a sharp and useful tool in the service of the King. You may limit yourself in certain areas not because they are wrong, but because they don’t contribute to your ultimate goal of usefulness to God. Remember someone is looking up to you – Scripture calls us to live as a role model, and as example of right living!
Timothy was a pastoral intern who travelled with the apostle Paul. In this letter to Timothy, Paul refers to Timothy’s job to the church of Ephesus — to provide direction to spiritual leaders who were older and served longer in the ministry. It was a charge that required skillful handling! Are you in such a situation today? Take a hint from Paul’s advice to Timothy: see the impact of how you speak with others through their eyes! Do what is necessary to keep your conduct, personal purity, and walk with God credible and accountable.