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A Daily Devotion for Monday, March 6

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1 Timothy 4:11-13


Command and teach these things. Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity. Until I come, devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to preaching and to teaching.


Here Paul instructs Timothy on how to be a mentor to others who are new in their faith. Much of Timothy's mentoring comes from setting a good example. The life I live as a follower of Christ should look different than the life of one who does not believe. This is part of mentoring, too: "passive" mentoring. I am not sure I have always been successful at this. Do those who know me superficially know the most important thing about me?


Father God, help me today to be your light to others, to set a more holy example, and to be the person you would have me be. Amen


Becky, transforming

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Beverly Flynn
Beverly Flynn
Mar 06, 2023

Monday, March 6th, 2023

1 Timothy 4:11-13

Command and teach these things. Let no one despise you for your youth, but set the believers an example in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity. Until I come, devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to exhortation, to teaching.

Paul instructs Timothy to be faithful, and prepared As he begins to mentor others. The stakes are high—both for Timothy and those he is called to lead. Paul emphasizes the importance of good spiritual practice, which is just as important in the passages both before and after. As Paul instructs Timothy, he also commands him not to neglect his gift. Often I fall short of all I can be…


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Gil
Gil
Mar 06, 2023

Dear Transformers of God who keep transforming yourselves by the Word of God,


I just want to let you know that all of you are great example of good and faithful servants of God for the last about five years!


Thank you for being great example of the people of God for me!!


Many Blessings!

Gil


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Beverly Flynn
Beverly Flynn
Mar 06, 2023
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We should always remember our leaders who spoke the Word of God to us, considering their way of life and imitate their faith. I will always remember you.

bev

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Rosalind Spiller
Rosalind Spiller
Mar 06, 2023

1 Timothy 4:11–13


Teach these things and insist that everyone learn them. Don’t let anyone think less of you because you are young. Be an example to all believers in what you say, in the way you live, in your love, your faith, and your purity. Until I get there, focus on reading the scriptures to the church, encouraging the believers, and teaching them.


As I read these words of Paul to Timothy, I see words that speak to me as well. If I substitute “older” for “young,” it fits me. To be an example is the easiest form of mentoring there is. By the way you live, people should understand who you are as a Christian. The verses en…


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