1Tim 4:12 Be an Example

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Be an Example

1Tim 4:12 Let no one despise your youth, but be an example to the believers in word, in conduct, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity.

In the previous verse Paul had commanded Timothy not just to teach but also to command. As Timothy was young, those older than him may have had difficulty with their own pride to receive commands. But Christian humility allows one to learn from those younger than oneself.

While ministering Christians are to be examples in word, they are not to be examples in word only. The Christian should not say, "Do what I say, not what I do". Rather his life and doctrine should be consistent. Consider the areas Paul mentions here in which we are to be examples besides in word:

in conduct
in love
in spirit
in faith
in purity