Day 3: The Call to Purity and Patience

Devotional: Timothy received urgent counsel: don't rush into appointing leaders, and keep yourself pure. Spiritual leadership requires proven character, not just enthusiasm or talent. The church suffers when unqualified people are given authority hastily. Paul's seemingly random advice about Timothy's stomach reveals something beautiful—God cares about the whole person. Your physical health matters to your spiritual effectiveness. You can't minister well when you're constantly unwell. Today, consider both dimensions: Are you rushing into commitments God hasn't confirmed? Are you neglecting your physical health in ways that hinder your spiritual service? Purity and patience go hand-in-hand. Let God develop you fully before stepping into roles requiring maturity you haven't yet attained.