Lesson 4. The Minister’s Preparation and Attitude

Preparation
I Timothy 4:13-16
A. Biblical study
1. Reading
2. Exhortation
3. Doctrine
B. Spirituality
1. Spiritual anointing and gifts
2. Meditation and prayer
3. Dedication and devotion
4. Diligence and visible progress
C. Continuing in the faith
1. Personal life
2. Doctrine
3. In doing so, will save self and others

Attitude
I Thessalonians 2:1-12
A. Holy boldness
B. Honesty
C. Stewardship of God’s gospel
1. Speaking to please God, not humans
2. Not influenced by flattery
3. Not influenced by greed or self-gratification
4. Not influenced by a desire for glory or self-exaltation
D. Stewardship of people
1. Gentleness: bold yet caring, speaking the truth yet in love, Ephesians 4:15
2. Nurturing, cherishing: like a mother nursing a child
3. Affection, longing
4. Devotion of life for others, servanthood
5. Labor, not wanting to be a burden on others
E. Christian example
1. Devotion
2. Righteousness
3. Blamelessness
4. Exhortation
5. Comfort
6. Fatherhood (note: like father and mother)

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