“Be more afraid of thyself than of the world.”    Bishop Butler.

This is a good quote to remember.   Reading 1 Timothy 4.15-16 this morning.  I am reminded again by Paul to watch not only my doctrine but my life.   How easily it is to forget that the purpose of the teaching is to transform our lives into displaying more clearly the Imago Dei.

Paul’s  present imperatives give urgency and concern towards Timothy.  Timothy must continually and constantly follow them.  So must we.   Paul is concerned that success or giftedness never trump character.  So should we….