1 Timothy 4 · Grade 3
Train for Godliness
Read the Story
Paul warned that some people would turn away from faith. They would follow false teaching. Some would say people cannot marry or eat certain foods. But Paul said everything God made is good. We should receive it with thanks.
Paul told Timothy to stay away from silly myths. He said to train himself to live for God. Exercise for the body helps a little. But living for God helps in every way, now and forever.
Timothy was young, but Paul told him to be an example. He should show others how to live by his words, life, love, faith, and purity. Paul told him to read Scripture to the church, encourage them, and teach. He told Timothy not to neglect his gift from God.
Memory Verse
“Let no man despise your youth; but be an example to those who believe, in word, in your way of life, in love, in spirit, in faith, and in purity.”
1 Timothy 4:12 (WEB)
Answer the Questions
What will some people follow?
What helps in every way?
What should Timothy be for others?
What should Timothy not neglect?
Be an Example
Write what happened in each box.
Word Search
Find each word. Words go across, down, and diagonally.
- TEACHING
- EXAMPLE
- READING
- PURITY
- YOUTH
- GOOD
- WORD
- GIFT
Prayer
Dear God, thank You for helping me be an example. Help me . Amen.
Take It Home
For families: talk about these together.
- How can you be an example?
- What habits help you grow?
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