An expository treatment of 1 Timothy 1:3–7 examining Paul's apostolic charge to Timothy to silence false teachers in Ephesus and to preserve the gospel through sound doctrine, qualified elders, and love from a pure heart. The sermon addresses the nature of that charge, its stated purpose in verse 5, and the ignorance and arrogance of those who depart from orthodox teaching. Main points: - the apostle's charge to Timothy: the nature of the charge and its purpose (verses 3–5) - the false teacher's departure from the law (verses 6–7) Scripture references: - Psalm 12:2 - Matthew 23 - Acts 20:28-30; 28 - Philippians 1:15 - Galatians 1:6-9 - Ephesians 4:1-16 - 1 Corinthians 13 - 1 Timothy 1:3-7; 1:18-19; 3:1-7; 3:8; 4:1-2; 4:7; 4:11; 5:7; 6:17 - 2 Timothy 2:23; 4:1-5; 4:6-8 - Titus 1:5-9; 1:14-15; 2:15; 3:9 - James 3:1 - 1 Peter 5