Main Point- We are to respect both church leaders and employers for the sake of the reputation of the gospel. --1. You are to support and honour godly leaders v17-18--2. You are to discipline ungodly leaders v19-21--3. You are to be careful in appointing new leaders v22-25--4. You are to show respect to those you work for v1-2

Main Point- The gospel results in a godly conduct and this is evident in our contentment. We will find nothing more valuable in this earth than the godliness that leads to contentment that comes from knowing Christ.----1. Beware of false teaching which doesn't seek your spiritual health v3--2. Beware of false teaching which can be seen in its destructive results v4-5a--3. Beware of false teaching that promises you material gain v5b--4. The gospel brings contentment. v6-8--5. Love for money brings discontentment which will lead to your downfall v9-10

Your work in this world is meaningless apart from the work of Jesus.

Jesus has uniquely equipped you. Take responsibility to use what you've been given and serve Him-

Main theme- To be a good servant of Christ, you need to be committed to godly living and to God's word in order to lead people to glory.----1.- You are called to be good servants by feeding on God's word and rejecting falsehoods. v6-7--2.- You are called to be good servants who are disciplined v8-9--3. In being a good servant, you become godly. v10-11--4.- You are called to be good servants by setting a good example. v12--5.- You are called to be good servants by speaking God's word into people's lives. v13-15--6.- In being a good servant, you bring the gospel to others. v16

Main Point- Be wary of a bogus spirituality that condemns good things and so obscures God's goodness.--1.- We are living in the last times so don't be surprised by some falling away from the faith.--2.- We need to be aware that this falling away is the result of the work of Satan and false teachers--3.-We need to be aware that these false teachers are concealed by a bogus spirituality --4. Godly conduct demonstrates an attitude of thankfulness to God for his good gifts

Your primary calling is to follow Jesus- knowing that you are following Him in your work makes all the difference.

Know your identity in the gospel of Jesus Christ to know how you ought to conduct your life.

Because God puts you where He wants you and works through you to bless others, you can rejoice in your particular calling right now.

God calls you to join Him in the work of cultivation. Learn to see your work as an extension of His great work in the world.