Words Of The Faith

If you put these instructions before the brothers and sisters, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, nourished on the words of the faith and of the sound teaching that you have followed. Have nothing to do with profane myths and old wives’ tales. Train yourself in godliness, for, while physical training is of some value, godliness is valuable in every way, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come. The saying is sure and worthy of full acceptance. For to this end we toil and struggle, because we have our hope set on the living God, who is the Savior of all people, especially of those who believe.

These are the things you must insist on and teach. Let no one despise your youth, but set the believers an example in speech and conduct, in love, in faith, in purity. Until I arrive, give attention to the public reading of scripture, to exhorting, to teaching. Do not neglect the gift that is in you, which was given to you through prophesy with the laying on of hands by the council of elders. Put these things into practice, devote yourself to them, so that all may see your progress. Pay close attention to yourself and to your teaching; continue in these things, for in doing this you will save both yourself and your hearers.

1 Timothy 4:6-16

Making changes that allow you to walk the walk get harder and harder as we grow older. Not only are our minds and bodies older, we seem to care more about what people think than we should. But age gives us a unique opportunity.

When we were young, like Timothy, we got up and could easily give our witness. We could talk about being saved. As we grow older, we can talk about our life experiences, and where we have seen the hand of God in our lives.

As we grow older, it may be easier to walk the walk, and let others see how important Jesus Christ is to us. Sometimes when we are younger we talk a good game. As we grow older, others can look at us, remember our talk, but see that we walk the walk.

Be an inspiration to your friends, your workers, and your family, in your daily walk with Jesus Christ.

Remember, we please God when our walk matches our talk.

Our Daily Bread – July 24, 2009