1 Timothy 4:6-8 - "Exercising Ourselves Toward Godliness"

Pastor Mike Impact Ministries · Oct 29, 2026 · 6m

Listen towhat Paul writes in 1 Timothy 4:6. He tells Timothy that if hefaithfully instructs the brethren in these truths, he will be a good ministerof Jesus Christ, nourished in the words of faith and good doctrine.

Now, I want you tonotice that word nourished. That's an interesting expression. Just asour physical bodies need nourishment to remain healthy, our spiritual livesneed regular nourishment from God's Word. And that's something I've believedthroughout my years in ministry. You see, we cannot expect to grow spirituallyif we neglect the very Word God has given us for our instruction. I…