1 Timothy 4: 1-16

The Christian Leader in the Last

Days

A. Leader’s Environment in the Last Days (v.1-15)

- 1. Some shall depart from faith- 2. Some giving heed to seducing spirits- 3. Doctrines of Devils or demons

- a. Speaking lies in hypocrisy- b. Prohibition against marriage- c. Abstention from food

B. The Duty of the Minister (vs. 6-11) 1. Keep reminding his flock 2. Refuse some, like profane and old wives’ fables

3. Balance the truth4. Keep reminding (v. 9-11)

C. The Minister’s Self Watch (vs. 12-16)1. Let no man despise thy youth (v.

12)2. Be an example3. Study and teach (v. 13)4. Improve gifts (v.14, see v.6,

attained)5. Practice meditation6. Watch Self (v. 16)