Ministry Work.

Ministry Work. 1 Timothy 4:12-16 12: Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity. 13: Till I come, give attendance to reading, to exhortation, to doctrine. 14: Neglect not the gift that is in thee, which was given thee by prophecy, with the laying on of the hands of the presbytery. 15: Meditate upon these things; give thyself wholly to them; that thy profiting may appear to all. 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. The scripture tells us some of the basics for beginning the ministry work. Set believers an example of your faith and knowledge in Christ in your speech, conduct, love and purity. Let them no that truly there’s a great distance between a pagan, traditionalist, Buddhist, etc. This was a part of the letter Paul wrote to Timothy. He advised Timothy to attend public reading of the scriptures, that is, to the preaching and teachings until he returns. Meaning he didn’t want too to keep him idle while waiting for him therefore he had to put him to the task. Paul advised timothy to listen in order to build up his faith since faith hearing and hearing the word of God. He then tells him not to neglect the gift he has for the ministry which was given to him by prophetic utterance. Paul urged him to perform all these duties and devote himself to them so that his progress will be seen by all to the Glory of GOD. Also the latter part of the verse says that we must hold on to our duties for by so doing we will save both ourselves and the people who listen to our messages. So please my brethren perform the above duties carefully and joyfully and you will be able to save yourself and people who listen to you. Amen!!!