Conversation on Confessions (1 Timothy 4)

But in 1 Timothy 4, Paul's writing to Timothy.

And I'm just going to read the bulk of this chapter.

It's not very long.

Scott didn't know I was going to do this.

So, Scott, see if you can pick up where the tie-in is here.

Sure.

All right, here we go.

For everything created by God is good, and nothing is to be rejected that is received with thanksgiving, for it is made holy by the word of God and prayer.

If you put these things before the brothers, you will be a good servant of Jesus Christ, being trained in the words of the faith.

and of the good doctrine that you have followed.

Have nothing to do with irreverent, silly myths.

Rather, train yourself for godliness, for the 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.

The saying is trustworthy and deserving of full acceptance.

For this end, we toil and strive because we have our hopes set on the living God who is the Savior of all people, especially of those who believe.

Command and teach these things.

Let no one despise you for your youth, but set the believers an example in speech, conduct, in love, in faith, in purity.

Until I come, devote yourself to the public reading of the scripture, to exhortation, to teaching.

Do not neglect the gift that was given to 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.

Or that word there is also the word we get, doctrine.

So watch yourself and your doctrine.

Persist in this, for by doing so, you will save both yourself and your hearers.

Well, I mean, I can tell you one thing that's not related to your question, but I cannot tell you how much I loved the do not let anybody despise you because of your youth when I was young and trying to teach and lead things.