TES Sunday: The Principal Priorities of a Godly Leader

1 Timothy 4:16
Limitations of the Institutional Model
1.  Can’t gauge the man’s calling
2.  Can’t confirm his giftedness
3.  Can’t confirm his character
4.  Can’t fully train pastors to do the work of pastoral ministry
.         Matthew 16:18, 28:18-19, 2 Timothy 2:2

1.  Character – Pay close attention to your life
.         Matthew 4:7, 12; 2:3, 2 Timothy 2:2
.                Characterized by personal holiness
2.  Content
.         1 Timothy 1:3, 4, 6; 2 Timothy 4:3-4, 1 Timothy 4:6, 11, 13
3.  Commitment
.         Matthew 4:16, 2 Timothy 2:3-6 , Matthew 4:6