A Word to the Wise

I read I Timothy this morning.  There is a lot to like, but today these are the words I wanted to hang on to:

"Watch your life and doctrine closely. Persevere in them, because if you do, you will save both yourself and your hearers."  I Timothy 4:16 

I like the fact that when counseling Timothy, Paul focuses in on life and doctrine.  We often get caught up in one or the other and lose sight of the fact that a Christian life well lived must contain both elements.  In addition, we must also keep sight of the importance of perseverance in a culture that glorifies instant gratification!