1 Corinthians 4:15-16, Be Ye Followers of Me

1 Corinthians 4:15-16 For though ye have ten thousand instructors in Christ, yet have ye not many fathers: for in Christ Jesus I have begotten you through the gospel. 16 Wherefore I beseech you, be ye followers of me.

The Apostle Paul exhorts them to follow him since he is their spiritual father. He sets for them an example and he entreats them to listen to his admonitions. He has explained to them not to undermine the unity in Christ’s church by forming factions. He writes not to shame them nor to cause them to feel uncomfortable but as lovingly he encourages to follow his leadership.

And to help them to be reminded of all that he has taught them, he has sent Timothy to help them –  1 Corinthians 4:17 For this cause have I sent unto you Timotheus, who is my beloved son, and faithful in the Lord, who shall bring you into remembrance of my ways which be in Christ, as I teach every where in every church. 

Timothy was one who followed the Apostle Paul. He was faithful in the Lord. He has been sent to show them the Christian way and not to deviate from it. It is proven to be profitable for him and it has been imparted to Timothy. Now he request that they receive Timothy as they would received him.

Thank God for disciples of Christ who teach others so that the faith be passed on. Amen.