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BE THOU an example to the believers!

1 Timothy 4:12. BE THOU an example to the believers!. “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”. 1 Timothy 4:12. Paul instructs Timothy how to be the proper example to believers in his youth

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BE THOU an example to the believers!

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  1. 1 Timothy 4:12 BE THOU an example to the believers!

  2. “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” 1 Timothy 4:12

  3. Paul instructs Timothy how to be the proper example to believers in his youth • “Remember now your Creator in the days of your youth, Before the difficult days come, And the years draw near when you say, ‘I have no pleasure in them’” • Ecclesiastes 12:1 • Word“example” - (Greek-tupos) • Agood pattern, example for others to follow • 1 Corinthians 4:16; 11:1 • Paul gives a 6 point plan on how to be an example to believers! Introduction

  4. Every Christian • Especially the mature - Philippians 3:15-17 • New Christians - 1 Thessalonians 1:6-9 • Young Christians (like Timothy) - 1 Timothy 4:14a • Preachers • As Timothy & Titus - 1 Timothy 4:12; Titus 2:7-8 • Elders • As Peter instructs - 1 Peter 5:1-3 • As Hebrew the writer instructs - Hebrews 13:7 Who is to be an example?

  5. All Christians should strive to be the proper example to one another!

  6. BE AN EXAMPLE “IN WORD” • Can refer to speech • Must use care in what we say • Ephesians 4:29, 31; 5:4, 12 • Speech must be with “grace seasoned with salt” • Colossians 4:6 • Can refer to doctrine • Timothy was instructed about what he taught • 1 Timothy 4:6, 13, 16 • Whether in a private conversation or public teaching, Christians must display an example of speaking the truth with grace The kind of example to be

  7. BE AN EXAMPLE “IN CONDUCT” • From Greek word - anastrophe • Barnes - “It means conduct in general - including, of course, our manner of speaking, but not limited to that - and should be so understood in every place where it occurs in the Bible.” • Thayer - “manner of life, conduct, behavior, deportment” • Should demonstrate meekness & wisdom • James 3:13 • Must display holiness, reverence & purpose • 1 Peter 1:15-19 • Conduct must be honorable among believers! • 1 Peter 2:11-12 The kind of example to be

  8. BE AN EXAMPLE “IN LOVE” • “Charity” appearsin the KJV • From Greek word - agape • “brotherly love, affection, good will, love, benevolence” - Thayer • Active good will • Love must be shown toward • God & brethren - Matthew 22:37; 1 John 4:11 • Fellow man - Matthew 22:39; 5:44 • In a world where love is lacking, Christians must exemplify this virtue! The kind of example to be

  9. BE AN EXAMPLE “IN SPIRIT” • From Greek word pneuma • Refers to inward zeal, disposition or attitude • Christians must be “fervent in spirit” • In good works - Titus 2:14 • In our service to God - Romans 12:11; Revelation 2:4 • In love one for another - 1 Peter 1:22; 4:8 • Christians must demonstrate an example of enthusiasm in their service, not lethargy! The kind of example to be

  10. BE AN EXAMPLE “IN FAITH” • Christians must possess a strong faith • From Greek word pistis • “assurance, belief, believe, faith, fidelity” - Strong • Can refer to one’s belief, or the faithfulness of one’s character • This must be true regarding: • Faith in God - Hebrews 11:6 • Character or dependability - Revelation 2:10 • “At all times, and in all trials show to believers by your example, how they ought to maintain unshaken confidence in God.” - Barnes The kind of example to be

  11. BE AN EXAMPLE “IN PURITY” • From the Greek word hagneia • “purity, sinlessness of life” - Thayer • This word used only here and in 1 Timothy 5:2 • Refers to moral or sexual purity, both in thought and act • Barnes - “There should be nothing in your contact with the other sex that would give rise to scandal.” • Clarke- “Chastity of body and mind; a direction peculiarly necessary for a young minister, who has more temptations to break its rules than perhaps any other person.” • Paul would later instruct Timothy that all Christians should “flee youthful lusts” and “pursue righteousness, faith, love, peace...” • 2 Timothy 2:22 The kind of example to be

  12. We must call on the Lord out of a pure heart! • 2 Timothy 2:22 • Our example must be one that illustrates the power of the gospel and manifested in: • Words • Conduct • Love • Spirit • Faith • Purity • What kind of church would we be if everyone followed our own example in these things? May this motivate us to examine our lives and correct any deficiencies found! Conclusion

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