DCLM Higher Everyday 26 February 2025 — Exemplary in integrity
DCLM Higher Everyday 26 February 2025 Devotional by Pastor W. F. Kumuyi — Exemplary in integrity
Topic: Exemplary in integrity
Text: 1 Timothy 4:12-16
12Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.
13Till I come, give attendance to reading, to exhortation, to doctrine.
14Neglect not the gift that is in thee, which was given thee by prophecy, with the laying on of the hands of the presbytery.
15Meditate upon these things; give thyself wholly to them; that thy profiting may appear to all.
16Take heed unto thyself, and unto the doctrine; continue in them: for in doing this thou shalt both save thyself, and them that hear thee.
Key Verse: “Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity” (1 Timothy 4:12).
Message
An African proverb says, “If a child washes his hands clean he eats with elders.” Leadership is like a locomotive engine that drives a train. Failure of leadership leads to failure of followers, be it in the home, school, church or community. Timothy was ordained the Bishop of the church in Ephesus. He was like a child who washed his hands clean and was qualified to dine with elders. He was charged to lead others by good example. Confidently, Apostle Paul said of him, “For I have no man like-minded, who will naturally care for your state…But ye know the proof of him, that, as a son with the father, he hath served with me in the gospel” (Philippians 2:20, 22). Though a youth, Paul rated him high on the bases of his character, conduct, diligence, and faith as evidenced in his lifestyle.
Also Read: DCLM Higher Everyday 25 February 2025 – Moses meets the Most High
The secrets of maturing a youth to respectable spiritual status are emphasized in our text. They include reading, prayer and meditation upon the sound teaching received. Joseph and Samuel were other youths of integrity. Aspire and pray to be one.
Quote: Lead others by good example.
Challenge: Watch your actions, others are learning from you. you have broken any of the laws.
Prayer for today: Oh God, may Your grace keep me a worthy model.
1. Admit that you are a sinner. "For all [humans] have sinned, and comes short of the glory of God....[and] the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord" (Romans 3:23)
2. Repent now. "Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out ...[for] if we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness " (Acts 3:19, 1 John 1:9)
3. Believe that God loves you and Jesus died for you. "God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet Sinners, Christ died for us" (Romans 5:8)
4. Invite Jesus into your life through prayer of faith. Jesus says, "Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me" (Revelation 3:20)
