I. The Coming Apostasy - 1 Timothy 4:1-5

A. This is demonically led - v. 1
1. Paul prophesied about this when speaking to the elders of the church of Ephesus - Acts 20:28-30
2. We are to test what we hear - 1 John 4:1-3

B. They lead people astray; we are to lead them to Jesus - 1 Corinthians 2:2

C. They are hypocrites & liars - v. 2, Matthew 7:15-17

D. They deny God’s Word - v. 3-5, Colossians 2:8-10, 16-19

II. The Needed Preparation - 1 Timothy 4:6

A. Teach the church the truth - v. 6a, John 8:31-32

B. Nourish yourself in the Word - v. 6b, 1 Peter 2:2-3

III. The Required Training - 1 Timothy 4:7-11

A. Do not waste your time - v. 7a
1. godless ideas and old wives tales - 2 Timothy 2:16-17a
2. Focus on the important - v. 7b, Philippians 4:8-9

B. The temporary “physical training” - v. 7-8, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, Romans 12:1

C. The eternal “training for godliness” - v. 7-9, Proverbs 3:5-8

D. Work hard - v. 10-11, 2 Corinthians 5:9-11

My Next Step Today Is – Make a commitment to daily spiritual training.