What is the meaning of Paul's controversial counsel to Timothy in 1 Tim. 4:16? With strong warnings to especially young Christians and leaders about the far-reaching consequences of the kind of example they are living, Rev. JFK Mensah expounds on the verse to a congregation gathered for the 2013 GHAFES EZRA Conference. He also speaks about the need to watch our attitude to the Bible, and ensure that we obey and not just hear the words of God.