Read 1
Timothy 3
In your journal, write down the things that stick out to you from today’s Bible reading. Respond to what God shows you as you feel led (confession, thanksgiving, etc.)
In your journal, write down the things that stick out to you from today’s Bible reading. Respond to what God shows you as you feel led (confession, thanksgiving, etc.)
1 Timothy 3 gives an
overview of what the life of a leader should look like. Leaders are people who
go somewhere first and then guide people on the path to this destination. It,
therefore, makes sense that church leaders would be held to such high standards
of conduct. Their behaviour will influence the people they lead. Church
leaders’ behaviour is also used as a measuring stick of the church by people o
the outside. If a leader’s life is marked by sin or immaturity it will result
in disaster; but if a leader’s life is marked by godliness it will result in
blessing for all those around him.
Prayer
and Meditation
1. Look back over this
chapter. Let the Holy Spirit speak to you about how you’re doing in the
character traits Paul describes. As He speaks, respond with confession, prayer
for help or thanksgiving as necessary.
2. Parenting is one of
the most influential positions of leadership. Pray for parents you know (and
for yourself if you have children), that their lives would be marked by the
character described in 1 Timothy 3.
