Sunday, January 18 These things entrust to faithful men, who, in turn, will be adequately qualified to teach others.​—2 Tim. 2:2.

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Sunday, January 18

These things entrust to faithful men, who, in turn, will be adequately qualified to teach others.—2 Tim. 2:2.

 

How can elders imitate Jesus? They must train and assist men, including those who may be relatively young, to qualify for greater responsibilities. Elders do not expect those whom they train to be perfect. They should give them loving counsel so that these young brothers can gain experience and see the need to be humble, faithful, and willing to serve others. (1 Tim. 3:1; 1 Pet. 5:5) Jesus gave his disciples the responsibility not only to preach but also to teach. The disciples may have felt unqualified for that assignment. However, Jesus did not doubt that they could do the work, and he told them so. Expressing complete confidence in them, Jesus said: “Just as the Father has sent me, I also am sending you.”—John 20:21. w24.1016 ¶15; 17 ¶17