FAITHFUL SONS
I Corinthians 4:17
"For this reason I have sent Timothy to you, who is my beloved and faithful son in the Lord, who will remind you of my ways in Christ, as I teach everywhere in the church."
Timothy was a younger man – a "son in the Lord" – who had spent time soaking up Paul's doctrine, so that he was prepared to faithfully teach others. Discipleship is vital to the transmission of sound doctrine in the church. Jesus did it, pouring Himself into twelve men who, minus one, were able to lead the young church after the Ascension. Paul followed Jesus' example, pouring himself into Timothy. Later, Paul wrote to Timothy, "And the things that you have heard from me among many witnesses, commit these to faithful men who will be able to teach others also" (II Timothy 2:2). This is the pattern that is so desperately needed in today's church, especially among men. But It takes two to tango – an older man who will take the time to pour his life into a younger man, and a "son" who is willing to learn. It takes willingness, time and commitment from both.
TODAY'S THOUGHT: Discipleship is an integral part of the development of godly leaders.
Have a "discipleship" day. Love you.
I Corinthians 4:17
"For this reason I have sent Timothy to you, who is my beloved and faithful son in the Lord, who will remind you of my ways in Christ, as I teach everywhere in the church."
Timothy was a younger man – a "son in the Lord" – who had spent time soaking up Paul's doctrine, so that he was prepared to faithfully teach others. Discipleship is vital to the transmission of sound doctrine in the church. Jesus did it, pouring Himself into twelve men who, minus one, were able to lead the young church after the Ascension. Paul followed Jesus' example, pouring himself into Timothy. Later, Paul wrote to Timothy, "And the things that you have heard from me among many witnesses, commit these to faithful men who will be able to teach others also" (II Timothy 2:2). This is the pattern that is so desperately needed in today's church, especially among men. But It takes two to tango – an older man who will take the time to pour his life into a younger man, and a "son" who is willing to learn. It takes willingness, time and commitment from both.
TODAY'S THOUGHT: Discipleship is an integral part of the development of godly leaders.
Have a "discipleship" day. Love you.
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