1st Timothy 4:16. “Take heed unto thyself, and unto the doctrine; continue in them: for in doing this thou shalt both save thyself, and them that hear thee.” CONTINUE. The way I approach things may not seem to be Very important to anyone else but me. At least that’s what I think until I hear Someone said they were watching to see how I bear A particular burden to see if I complained – Or resented the bitterness that cup contained. They wanted to know if I really believed God would enable me to handle what I received.
The teaching I give must match the teaching I take. My response to the truth a lot of difference makes To the importance others place on what I teach And how seriously unbelievers heed the Gospel I preach. My attendance to the Bible; my use of the gift God gave me – both keep me from allowing gradual drift Away from the doctrine of God, which I know is right – And gives me the opportunity to shed some spiritual light.
Meditating and applying doctrine preserves me from sin. It saves me from temptations without and within. By taking heed to and continuing in what the Spirit teaches, Affects me and all who through me the Word of God reaches. It is incumbent upon me to always make sure What I believe and also tell others is very clear – So together we leave behind us a good testimony – That God will be glorified by the evidence that other folks see.
“O God of all grace, I thank Thee today for the words of truth that have been passed along to others at this conference. The variety of subjects was able to reach all the different ages of those who attended. May those who spoke and those who listened all have received a real benefit for having been here. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.”