Trust God: Set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity

The first letter to Timothy is a pastoral letter addressed to this collaborator very dear to Paul, in the letter, Paul addresses his disciple to indicate how the community should be guided and led, most likely the church of Ephesus, following the apostolic tradition: "Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity. Until I come, devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to preaching and to teaching. Do not neglect your gift, which was given you through prophecy when the body of elders laid their hands on you.
Be diligent in these matters; give yourself wholly to them, so that everyone may see your progress. Watch your life and doctrine closely. Persevere in them, because if you do, you will save both yourself and your hearers.", 1 Timothy 4:11-16.

Being an example for others as Paul asks means imitating Jesus in every way: "Follow God's example, therefore, as dearly loved children, and walk in the way of love", Ephesians 5:1-2. And this path of love (Agape) is founded on works of mercy (kindness, gentleness, compassion) and piety (devotion, equanimity, stability) towards our neighbor, and not for a personal gain but because it is what must be done, the mercy for the mercy itself as in the parable of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25-37) and the parable of the son prodigal (Luke 15:11-32).
About godliness Paul tells us: "Have nothing to do with godless myths and old wives' tales; rather, train yourself to be godly. For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come. This is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance.", 1 Timothy 4:7-9.
Only those who do the correct thing because it is the correct thing can enter the Kingdom of God, in this consist the conversion to the faith and spiritual enlightenment.
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