Essential Christian School Supplies 1 Timothy 4:1216

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Essential Christian School Supplies1 Timothy
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School Supply List
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The Example You Should Be

• In Word
• Could mean speech - Ephesians 429-31
• Could mean doctrine - 1 Timothy 46
• In Conduct
• Manner of life - Behavior
• Must demonstrate meekness - James 313
• Must display holiness, reverence purpose -
  1 Peter 115-19

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The Example You Should Be

• In Love
• Agape love - Brotherly - Benevolent
• Manifested toward God and our brethren -
  Matthew 2237 - 1 John 411
• Manifested toward fellow man - Matthew 2239 -
  Matthew 544
• In Spirit
• Zeal - Disposition - Attitude
• Refers to good works - Titus 214
• Refers to our service - Romans 1211
• Refers to our love for each other - 1 Peter 122

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The Example You Should Be

• In Faith
• Assurance - Belief
• Possessing a strong belief - Hebrews 116
• Displaying the character of faithfulness or
  dependability - Revelation 210
• In Purity
• Moral or Sexual Purity
• Nothing that would give rise to a scandal
• 2 Timothy 222

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Evidence of Progress

• Attention to Reading
• Daily Bible reading - Psalm 11-3
• Other books that will help us on our journey to
  heaven - Philippians 48
• Attention to Exhortation
• Encouraging those around you
• Can be accomplished by assembling together
• Can be accomplished on a daily basis

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Evidence of Progress

• Attention to Doctrine
• Willing to teach truth to others - Hebrews 512
• May be limited, but the responsibility to teach
  still exists - Titus 21-8
• Attention to Your Gift
• Reference in the context is a miraculous gift
• Application for us is the related to our
  function in the body of Christ - Romans 123-8
• We must remind ourselves of the gift given by
  Jesus at Calvary

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Dedication to the Task

• Meditate on These Things
• Constantly think on the things in the text
• Utilize your talents - Matthew 2514-30
• Take Heed to Yourself
• Do not neglect your own spiritual development
• Do not neglect the brethren
• Do not neglect opportunities
• Neglect can happen easily in our fast paced
  world - Luke 2134

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Dedication to the Task

• Take Heed to the Doctrine
• Be true to the Word of God
• Avoid being misled by false teachers
• Doctrine determines fellowship - 2 John 9-10
• Continue in the Path
• These exhortations should not be soon
  forgotten
• Perseverance is the key
• Be able to speak as Paul - 2 Timothy 46-8

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Concluding Thoughts

• Are you a good servant of Jesus?
• In regard to your example
• In regard to your progress or growth
• In regard to you determination
• If Not, Why Not?