Tupos1 Timothy 4:12

Tupos (too’-pos)

1. An example; a pattern for another to follow

2. Literally, the point of impact; a mark or an impression left on one object by another

1. Our Speech

Speech the Bible doesn’t like:

•Gossip (Prov. 16:28)

•Slander (James 4:11)

•Arguing (2 Tim. 2:24)

•Lying (Lev. 19:11)

•Negativity (Eph. 4:31)

•Coarse Joking (Eph. 5:4)

Speech the Bible does like:

•Rebuking (Titus 2:15)

•Sharing Your Faith (Mt. 28:19-20)

•Gracious seasoned with salt (Col. 1:16)

•Speak the Truth in Love (Eph. 4:25)

•Encouragement (I Thess. 5:11)

•Praise (Ps. 150)

•Teaching (Col. 1:28)

•Preaching Truth (Rom. 10:14-15)

2. Our Life

“The Greatest single cause of atheism in the world today is

Christians who acknowledge Jesus with their lips and

then walk out the door and deny Him by their lifestyle. That is what an unbelieving world

simply finds unbelievable.”

Brennan Manning

Our life affirms Truth

Keep your conduct among the Gentiles honorable, so that when they speak

against you as evildoers, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the

day of visitation. I Peter 2:12

Our life confirms Truth

I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God,

which is your spiritual worship. Romans 12:1

3. Our Love

Love for others:

1. Your love for other people communicates your beliefs. – John 13:35

2. Love fills all the teachings in the Bible. - Matt. 22:37-40

3. Loving is the most important thing you can do. - I Cor. 13:2-3

4. Love is not always easy. - Matt. 5:44

4. Our Faith

Our Faith:

1. Faith gives stability to your life. James 1:6

2. Faith can be contagious Luke 17:5

3. God is in control. Is. 40:10-31

4. Faith can be Powerful. Matt. 21:21

5. Our Purity

Our Purity:

1. You do not have the right to do anything you want to your body. – I Corinthians 6:19

2. Purity protects you from danger. – Proverbs 1:8-19

3. It Doesn’t make sense for a Christian to live like a non-Christian. – Rom. 6:2, I Peter 1:14

4. A Life of purity is rewarding. – Matt. 5:8