1 Timothy 4:13-15

13Until I come, devote yourself to public reading [of Scripture], to preaching and to teaching [the sound doctrine of God’s word].

14Do not neglect the spiritual gift within you, [that special endowment] which was intentionally bestowed on you [by the Holy Spirit] through prophetic utterance when the elders laid their hands on you [at your ordination].

15Practice and work hard on these things; be absorbed in them [completely occupied in your ministry], so that your progress will be evident to all.