Timothy, A Person of Character
1 Timothy 4:12
Ordinary Individuals, Extraordinary Work
- Story of Allen Emory and Dr. Robert Lamont’s humility
- 2 Corinthians 4:7 – "We have this treasure in jars of clay…"
The Example of Timothy
- Timothy as an ordinary but significant individual
- Timothy’s youth and his association with Paul
- 1 Timothy 4:12 – "Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young…"
Characteristics of Christian Example
- Speech
- Importance of controlling one’s tongue
- James 1:26, James 3:2, 8; Matthew 12:36; Psalm 141:3
- Illustration with Peter’s impulsive speech
- Conduct
- Importance of behavior and lifestyle
- Matthew 6:32; Ephesians 4:17; 1 Peter 2:12
- Love
- Christian love as sacrificial, intimate, initiating, and productive
- John 15:12-17 – The love sandwich
- Paul’s commendation of Timothy’s genuine concern for others
- Philippians 2:19-21
- Faith
- Object of faith: Trust in God
- Practical faithfulness in finances, marriage, and family life
- Purity
- Call to live a holy life
- 1 Thessalonians 4:3-5 – Call to sanctification and sexual purity
Conclusion
- The impact of living out these principles
- Moses and the burning bush
- Encouragement to live out these characteristics through the power of God
Closing Prayer
- Request for divine help in embodying these virtues in all aspects of life
*The above summary is AI-generated, so discrepancies may exist. Please refer to the audio or video file to verify accuracy.
About the Contributors
Howard G. Hendricks
Dr. Howard G. Hendricks, known simply as “Prof,” directly or indirectly touched millions of lives in the evangelical community and beyond. For more than sixty years Prof served on the faculty of Dallas Theological Seminary (DTS), where he taught more than ten thousand students. He served as the chairman of the Center for Christian Leadership for over twenty years. He also ministered in person in more than eighty countries. Through speaking engagements, radio, tapes, films, the sixteen books he authored and coauthored, countless journal and popular-market articles, his service on numerous boards, and his work as a chaplain to the Dallas Cowboys (1976–1984), his reach was and is worldwide.
His legacy, in partnership with Jeanne, his wife of more than sixty-five years, includes four children and six grandchildren. Holding large audiences enthralled at venues such as Billy Graham’s conference center or Promise Keepers’ stadium rallies, Prof would confide, “It’s wonderful to be here with you, but I have a group of delicious students waiting for me back at the seminary.”
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