Faith Demands Responsibility and Vigilance

St. Paul emphasizes the importance of teaching sound doctrine and the responsibilities of leadership in the faith. He stresses that a good minister must nourish themselves on the words of faith and good doctrine, and that failing to provide for one’s family equates to a rejection of faith, worse than unbelief. He further warns that the love of money leads many to stray from their faith, inflicting pain upon themselves. Additionally, he instructs to protect what has been entrusted and to steer clear of empty debates and false knowledge.