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July 29, 2012
On the occasion of a pastor’s ordination, Alistair Begg addresses the callings of a shepherd of God’s people. In his first letter to Timothy, Paul encouraged his apprentice to lead an exemplary life, to be diligent, devoted, and immersed in the teaching of Scripture, and to exercise a ministry that would be supremely biblical. Pastors ought to heed Paul’s advice, thus contributing to the salvation of men and women, building up the church, and establishing lives that are grounded in God’s grace.
6iIf you put these things before the brothers,1 you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, being trained in the words of the faith and of the good doctrine that you have jfollowed. 7Have nothing to do with irreverent, ksilly myths. Rather ltrain yourself for godliness; 8for while mbodily training is of some value, godliness nis of value in every way, as oit holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come. 9The saying is ptrustworthy and deserving of full acceptance. 10For to this end we toil and strive,2 because we have our hope set on the living God, qwho is the Savior of all people, especially of those who believe.
11Command and teach rthese things. 12sLet no one despise you for your youth, but set the believers tan example in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity. 13Until I come, devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to exhortation, to teaching. 14uDo not neglect the gift you have, which was given you vby prophecy when the council of elders wlaid their hands on you. 15Practice these things, immerse yourself in them,3 so that xall may see your progress. 16yKeep a close watch on yourself and on the teaching. Persist in this, for by so doing you will save zboth yourself and ayour hearers.
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