Wise Counsel for Young Pastors

1 TIMOTHY 4:12-16

“Wise Counsel for Young Pastors”

Introduction-

Paul warns Timothy not to shrink back, withdraw into a shell, or neglect key elements of his ministry

I. THE NEGLECT OF CHARACTER – v. 12

1- The Natural Tendency

2- The Godly Example

1 Pet. 5:2a & 3

II. THE NEGLECT OF THE WORD – v. 13

1- Reading the Word

2- Preaching the Word

3- Teaching the Word

III. THE NEGLECT OF YOUR GIFT – v. 14

1- The Gift

2- The Recognition of the Gift

3- The Neglect of the Gift

2 Tim. 1:6-7

IV. THE NEGLECT OF DILIGENCE – v. 15

1- The Description of Diligence

2- The Result of Diligence

Phil. 3:12

V. THE NEGLECT OF BALANCE – v. 16

1- The Proper Balance

2- The Amazing Result

Phil. 2:12

Conclusion-