1st Timothy 3:14. “These things write I unto thee, hoping to come unto thee shortly;” WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS. Some things are passed on to others by the word of mouth. But with different accents in the far north and in the warmer south It is often necessary to ask that the words be repeated, For the one who speaks may not be sure instructions are heeded. So to be positive that what he has said is remembered,’ He writes it down so the instructions will be attended. Then he can go on his way knowing the words he taught Are there to be gone over often until the lesson is caught.
In God’s infinite wisdom He knew we would easily forget The things we heard once and perhaps would neglect. So He made sure those who received from Him the word of truth, Would write those words down so the infinite worth Of His teaching would be there to read over and over again, Until it sank into the minds of those leaders of men. Then they would act according to what God had said, And they would be qualified to instruct the people they led.
The quick schemes of man that are used to save time, Don’t work to take holy things and impress on the minds Of those whose lives are to reflect what they teach, And can also be lost when listening to those who preach. The fact that God has had His will written in a book, Is evidence that all the different writers and many years it took, Were part of a plan God had that is very important still – These things were written for us that we know and do His will.
“Heavenly Father, I know the expectations and requirements Thou dost have in mind for me because I can read them in the Bible. There is no doubt great value in the spoken word when there is the ability to emphasize points with the tone of voice and even facial expressions. But I thank Thee for giving us the written word to read over and over until we are aware of what Thy will is, in the character and conduct of those who lead – even further – in the walk and life of every person who loves the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.”
There is a behavior that is expected of believers in an assembly that is consistent with those who belong to and represent the person of the Living God and His dwelling place. The implication is an assembly is a living active body through which the living active Lord is teaching and maintaining His truth in the world. The weight of truth is seen outwardly and borne on the solid foundation of God's word that is not moved by the opinions of men. Opposition comes from many directions and is to be expected, but it does not change truth that is solidly established and is unmovable. God's people must be fed with spiritual bread [Mat.4:4]; milk and meat [1Cor.3:1-2; Heb.5:12-14]; honey [Ps.119:103]. A church grows by nutrition [Eph.4:11-16] not addition. There must be order and discipline needs to be carried out in love [1Cor.5; 2Cor.2:6-11; 1Cor.4:8-
21] in order to bring about the needed change in behavior. There must be encouragement and example [1Thes.2:7-12] by those who lead the saints and by the older who influence the younger believers. The assembly, “EKKLESIA,” refers to political assemblies in Greek cities [Acts 19:29,32], but is used around 100 times to refer to assemblies of those called out to the Lord from the world. Conduct in the local church by the bishops and deacons is important because the actions of leaders reflects on all who are a part of that group.