“Remind them of these things, charging them before the Lord not to strive about words to no profit, to the ruin of the hearers. Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth.” (2 Tim 2:14-15)
“In all things showing yourself to be a pattern of good works; in doctrine showing integrity, reverence, incorruptibility, sound speech that cannot be condemned, that one who is an opponent may be ashamed, having nothing evil to say of you.”(Titus 2:7-8)
General Reflections:
In Paul’s second letter to Timothy (2 Tim 2:14-15), he instructed him to remind the community not to strive about words to no profit, to the ruin of hearers. He urged Timothy to do his best and present himself to God as one “approved”, as a worker who does not need to be ashamed and correctly handles the word of truth.
In St Paul’s letter to Titus (2:7-8), he instructed him to be a pattern of good works, in doctrine showing integrity, reverence, incorruptibility, and sound speech so that no one can say evil to him or about him.
These instructions, urging and encouragements also apply to us as disciples of Jesus.
Personal Reflections:
Do you remind yourself not to strive about words to no profit, to the ruin of hearers?
As a leader, do you also remind your members to do the same?
Do you remind yourself to do your best and present yourself to God as one “approved”, as a worker who does not need to be ashamed and correctly handles the word of truth?
As a leader, do you also remind your members to do the same?
Are you a pattern of good works in doctrine showing integrity, reverence, incorruptibility, and sound speech? What are the areas in your life that need to be transformed? Are you willing to be transformed?
As a leader, do you inspire your members to also be a pattern of good works in doctrine showing integrity, reverence, incorruptibility, and sound speech?
In your one-on-one with them, do you discuss areas in their lives that need to be transformed? Are you comfortable in doing your one-on-ones with your members and confident in asking the hard questions?