1 Timothy 4:13-16

13Until I come, be careful to read the Bible aloud to people. Teach them to understand and to obey the message about Christ.

14Remember the gift that God's Holy Spirit has given to you. You received that gift when the group of church leaders put their hands on you. They spoke messages from God about how you would serve him. So do not stop using that gift from God.

15Be careful to do all these things well. Then everyone will see that you are serving God better and better.

16Think carefully about how you live, and about the message that you teach. Continue to teach God's true message. Then God will save not only you, but also those people who listen to you.