1 Timothy 4

Message Take Aways:

1. Paul warned Timothy to be on guard against apostasy that would arise in the form of false teaching and demonic doctrines—“Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits, whether they are of God; because many false prophets have gone out into the world.” 1 John 4:1

2. Paul exhorted Timothy to engage in the disciplined activity of training himself in godliness—“For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men, teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly in the present age,” Titus 2:11-12

3. Paul charged Timothy to give careful attention to maintaining sound doctrine and cultivating a godly lifestyle to fulfill his ministry—“And we desire that each one of you show the same diligence to the full assurance of hope until the end, that you do not become sluggish, but imitate those who through faith and patience inherit the promises.” Hebrews 6:11-12