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§The apostle Paul told Timothy:
–1 Timothy 4:12-13 12 Don't let anyone look down
on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in
speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity. 13 Until I come, devote
yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to preaching and
to teaching.
–1 Timothy 4:14-16 14 Do not neglect your gift, which
was given you through a prophetic message when the body of
elders laid their hands on you.
15 Be diligent in these matters; give yourself wholly to
them, so that everyone may see your progress. 16 Watch your life and doctrine
closely. Persevere in them, because if you do, you will save both
yourself and your hearers.