INTRODUCTION

The preacher of God’s words has many responsibilities. One such responsibility concerns his obligation to charge believers to live their lives in such a way that they may be void of blame. Paul gave Timothy instructions concerning one’s treatment of other believers (especially widows). This is not the only scriptural admonition to avoid blame. In fact, the scripture is filled with instructions dealing with other subjects meant to help the believer avoid being justly blamed. God instructed the man of God to teach and preach these truths in order to guide the believer. It remains each believer’s responsibility to believe the words of God and live in accordance with those words so as not to bring reproach upon the name or cause of Christ.

DEVOTIONAL THOUGHTS

• (For children): Read Titus 2:1But speak thou the things which become sound doctrine:
  See All..., 11-12, 15. Paul told Titus to ensure that the people got the message. He was to constantly emphasize the message (Titus 3:8This is a faithful saying, and these things I will that thou affirm constantly, that they which have believed in God might be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable unto men.
  See All...). Believers need to hear and obey (Ephesians 4:1-3 [1] I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called, [2] With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love; [3] Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.
  See All...; Hebrews 13:17Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they watch for your souls, as they that must give account, that they may do it with joy, and not with grief: for that is unprofitable for you.
  See All...; James 1:22But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves.
  See All...).
• (For everyone): Do you heed the commandments of God in such a way as to avoid blame? Do you heed the Lord’s leading through the preaching and teaching of His word?
• The Lord gave man His word in order to help each of us to live lives void of blame. Do you put yourself into positions to hear and read those words so that they can properly work in your heart and affect your life?

PRAYER NEEDS

• Thank God for those who instruct you through the word of God.
• Ask God to give you wisdom to heed His words.

HYMN

WHOLLY THINE (HAWKS)

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