prophesy – Three Minute Bible

1 Timothy 4:14 – A Gift from God

Do not neglect your gift, which was given you through prophecy when the body of elders laid their hands on you.

Summary: Paul’s instruction in this verse is quite simple and straightforward.

Have you ever neglected a gift?

… and a good conscience …

Summary: Having a good conscience is another way of saying we are protecting our heart from being hurt by our own hand.

Let’s begin by putting today’s passage back into context:

… as something completely reliable,

Summary: God’s Word is very different than human words. God’s motives are pure, and his perspective is true.