[Old Sermon] 1 Timothy 4:6-10 Godliness; A lifetime's pursuit

v6; GOOD MINISTER
What should a good minister/pastor be?
focusing on training oneself and also training others.
Sermon outline;
1. Description of training for godliness (v6-7)
2. Values of training for godliness (v8-10)
The reason and motivation for being a good minister.
DESCRIPTION OF TRAINING FOR GODLINESS (v6-7)
v6.
brought up, good teaching
good minister -> servant
minister -> all who believe and serve the Lord
Foundation of a minister; Brought up (training in terms of being nurtured) and followed. (v6)
nurturing in the truths of faith
nurture; follow by example
The work of a minister;
"If you point these things out..." -> what things?
/the following texts
v7 have nothing to do with godless myths and old wives' tales; rather train yourself to be godly
train; do things again and again for perfection(gymnastics training)
"have nothing to do with..." don't go down this path
-godless myths
-speculation
-being foolish,acting silly -> 1 Cor 1:18
Therefore;
Go straight in, stay focused, don't take short cuts
Train to be Godly, to be christ like
Test yourself: "What area of my life is not Christ-like?"
WWJD,WWJS,WWJT
VALUES OF  TRAINING FOR GODLINESS(v8-10)
v8. VALUE.
Comparison between physical and godliness training;
Physical training is good but temporary
Training for godliness is good and long-lasting
Training for godliness is no less of a discipline than physical training

Training for godliness has greater value that physical training; everlasting
The value of godliness:
discernment, hope, encouragement, holy passion, eternal reward, promises
v9 It is a trustworthy (worth listening to) saying that deserves  full acceptance
What sort of thing would you pay attention to?
v10 (and for this we labour and strive), that we have put our hope in the living God, who is the saviour of all men  and especially of those who believe
v10a) Something motivated Paul, making him determined to "labour and strive" (struggle)
What have i done for the Lord?
v10b) "Hope in the Livibg God!"
v10c)...who is the Saviour of all men and especially those who believe
A) "especially"= of those who believe in Jesus Christ
B) "especially"= of those who "believe" in "training in godliness"
Conclusion: What is your real HOPE in?
...money?
...education?
...family values?
...health?
...good looks?
...self importance?
...love?
<b>...in God?</b>