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Olde Tymer · « **Reply #299 on:** November 25, 2019, 08:23:03 am »

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NOTE: Quite a bit of the material in the apostle Paul's letters to Timothy and Titus contain written instructions for church officers; but as his instructions are very likely of interest to seminary students on a path towards becoming church officers; they bear repeating on the internet just in case one or more wanna-bees happen to be looking in. If so, then please consider my comments merely a primer, i.e. a taste of the really good stuff available from seminary faculties

1Tim 4:12 . . Let no one look down on your youthfulness, but rather in speech, conduct, love, faith and purity, show yourself an example of those who believe.

It's commonly assumed that Paul's instructions were in reference to Timothy's age; but I suspect it had more to do with his looks.

Some men age well; for instance the actor Rob Lowe. As of today, he's 55 years old; but honestly doesn't look it. Rob is one of those lucky guys who seem to be forever 21.

I think Timothy may have been like that. He just didn't look old enough to take the reins of a church, let alone an entire diocese. In other words: is could be that Timothy didn't look the part so he was going to have to really mean business if he was to win people's respect.
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