The Preacher and Ethics

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The Preacher and Ethics
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Sin Troubles Preachers Too

• 1 Timothy 112-17
• Coffman says the word "insolent" describes "a
  person who takes a savage personal delight and a
  malicious enjoyment in the afflictions inflicted
  upon another."
• Romans 724-25a Paul knew sins impact
• Recognizing his freedom from sin caused him to
  burst forth in thankful praise and to preach
• Galatians 211-17

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An Example of a True Believer

• 1 Timothy 412
• In speech (Ephesians 415)
• In conduct (Ephesians 421-24 2 Peter 311
  Philippians 127)
• In love (John 1334-35)
• In spirit (John 424)
• In faith (Hebrews 116 Titus 29-10 fidelity)
• In purity (Colossians 31-10)

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Attend to Three Duties

• 1 Timothy 413
• Reading (Public reading of Scripture Acts
  818-32 1314-15a 2 Corinthians 314-18)
• Exhortation (parakaleo Encouragement in doing
  the things the Scriptures direct Acts 1315b 1
  Timothy 13 21 51 62)
• Doctrine (Teaching 1 Timothy 19-11 Romans
  617 1617)

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Do Not Neglect the Gift

• It seems, after reading 2 Timothy 16, Paul may
  have laid his hands on Timothy at the same time
  the elders did. If so, the gift mentioned here
  could be miraculous. However, it does not have
  to be miraculous since Romans 123-8 lists some
  things called gifts which do not have to be
  miraculously given. In fact, in this context, it
  appears that Paul is calling the duties Timothy
  has to fulfill a gift. His work may have been
  prophesied, like the work of Paul and Barnabas
  was prophesied (Acts 131-3). Then the elders'
  hands would be laid on him to set him apart for
  the work (1 Timothy 414).

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Watch Out for Yourself

• Paul told him to give diligence and apply himself
  fully to the task before him, much like we say
  certain men live to hunt or fish. When a
  preacher makes preaching his life, his growth
  will be evident to all. Timothy was to pay close
  attention to the way he lived as well as the
  things he taught. Just as the elders from
  Ephesus were first to watch out for their own
  spiritual condition and then the spiritual
  condition of the flock they oversaw, a good
  preacher must first see to it that he lives the
  Christian life before he tells others how to
  live. By thus watching how he lived and the way
  he taught, Paul assured Timothy he could save
  himself and those who heard his teaching (1
  Timothy 415-16).

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Apply Patience

• James 12-4
• Psalm 255
• Psalm 2714
• Psalm 377
• Romans 51-5

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Express Appreciation

• 2 Timothy 116-18
• 2 Timothy 411
• Philemon 7
• Romans 18
• 2 Corinthians 81-5

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Be Gentle

• 2 Timothy 224-26 A demonstration of gentle
  exhortation
• It is a mistake to think that one must be hard
  and harsh in the pulpit or else he is a
  compromiser. A preacher may try to support his
  harshness by appealing to Matthew 23 where Christ
  condemned the Pharisees, but they overlook Luke
  2141 sic, 1941 And when he was come near
  he beheld the city and wept over it. His
  condemnation of Matthew 23 was to the point but
  was out of a breaking heart (Franklin Camp, 1981
  FHU Lectures, pp. 93-34).

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Be Forgiving

• Luke 2334
• Acts 760
• 2 Timothy 416
• Matthew 612
• Ephesians 432

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Treat All People Alike

• 1 Timothy 521
• James 21-13
• Tax collectors and sinners were often in the
  company of our Lord
• Luke 151-2

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Do Not Encourage or Do Harmful Things

• Do not let people criticize elders in your
  presence 1 Timothy 519-20
• Do not let people talk bad about a brother
  Romans 128, 30 2 Corinthians 1220-21)
• Do not misuse the pulpit speak for God, do not
  resolve personal matters (Matthew 1815-17 2
  Timothy 224-26)
• Do not leave bills unpaid Romans 138

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Does Not Sow Division

• Proverbs 612-15
• Proverbs 616-19
• He should recognize the value of unity and do his
  best to promote it.
• Psalm 1331
• 1 Corinthians 110-17
• 1 Corinthians 66-7
• Romans 14
• 1 Corinthians 8
• 1 Corinthians 10