I. Respect for God’s Word

A. God’s Word is truth (John 17:17) – opinions and politics have no place in the pulpit
B. God’s Word produces salvation (Romans 1:16; James 1:21; 1 Peter 1:22)
C. God’s Word is God’s Word (2 Timothy 3:16-17)
D. God’s Word must be proclaimed (2 Timothy 4:1-5)
E. The danger of false doctrine (1 Timothy 6:3-5; Titus 1:10-11)

II. Respect for God’s family

A. The church is God’s family, and we must all love and respect each other as family (1 Timothy 5:1-2)
B. Encouraging each other to live godly lives (Titus 2:1-6)

III. Respect for God’s lifestyle

A. “Be an example” (1 Timothy 4:12-16)
1. v.13 – the preacher’s focus should be on study, encouragement, and preaching
2. v.14-15 – he should use his talents (and improve them as far as possible) under the eldership’s authority (2 Timothy 2:15)
3. v.16 – he needs to watch himself and what he preaches so that he can be saved, and those who follow his example and preaching can be saved as well

B. “Be a pattern of good works” (Titus 2:7-8)
C. Don’t get involved in things that hinder the church

1. Do not “share in other people’s sins; keep yourself pure” (1 Timothy 5:22)
2. “Youthful lusts” (2 Timothy 2:22)
3. “Foolish and ignorant disputes” (2 Timothy 2:23, 16; 1 Timothy 4:7; Titus 3:9)
4. “Love of money” (1 Timothy 6:9-11)