1Timothy 4:12-16 AN EXAMPLE When a person has the responsibility to command and teach others, he has to be a good example of those very things himself. Respect has to be earned, and it comes through exemplary conduct as well as an exemplary attitude. To live Christ in our daily lives and be consistent involves the whole person - body, soul, and spirit to be preserved blameless. Godliness has to be worked at. It doesn't come by chance or wishful thinking. A godly servant of the Lord practices the word he preaches. Physical exercise has no real advantage to the soul. We don't need to stress over physical exercise, but we do need to concentrate on that which has eternal profit. The godly minister will not be afraid to work and knows that suffering goes with godly living. His life is to be lived as a pattern for others.
1 Timothy 4:12–16