1 Timothy, Chapter 4, verses 12-16
6 And to the end that Timothy might not fail in his duty, he furnisheth him with diverse precepts belonging theretoLuke, Chapter 7, verses 36-50
36 and showeth by occasion of Mary Magdalene how he is a friend to sinners - not to maintain them in sins, but to forgive them their sins upon their faith and repentance7
7:36 And one of the Pharisees asked him to eat with him - Let the candour with which our Lord accepted this invitation, and his gentleness and prudence at this ensnaring entertainment, teach us to mingle the wisdom of the serpent, with the innocence and sweetness of the dove. Let us neither absolutely refuse all favours, nor resent all neglects, from those whose friendship is at best very doubtful, and their intimacy by no means safe.
7:37 A woman - Not the same with Mary of Bethany, who anointed him six days before his last passover.
7:40 And Jesus said, Simon, I have somewhat to say to thee - So tender and courteous am address does our Lord use even to a proud, censorious Pharisee!
7:43 Which of them will love him most? - Neither of them will love him at all, before he has forgiven them. An insolvent debtor, till he is forgiven, does not love, but fly his creditor.
7:44 Thou gavest me no water - It was customary with the Jews to show respect and kindness to their welcome guests, by saluting them with a kiss, by washing their feet, and anointing their heads with oil, or some fine ointment.
7:47 Those many sins of hers are forgiven; therefore she loveth much - The fruit of her having had much forgiven. It should carefully be observed here, that her love is mentioned as the effect and evidence, not the cause of her pardon. She knew that much had been forgiven her, and therefore she loved much.
7:50 Thy faith hath saved thee - Not thy love. Love is salvation.

4
4:12 Let no one have reason to despise thee for thy youth.To prevent this, Be a pattern in word - Public and private. In spirit - In your whole temper. In faith - When this is placed in the midst of several other Christian graces, it generally means a particular branch of it; fidelity or faithfulness.
4:13 Give thyself to reading - Both publicly and privately. Enthusiasts, observe this! Expect no end without the means.
4:14 Neglect not - They neglect it who do not exercise it to the full. The gift - Of feeding the flock, of power, and love, and sobriety. Which was given thee by prophecy - By immediate direction from God. By the laying on of my hands - Ti2 1:6; while the elders joined also in the solemnity.This presbytery probably consisted of some others, together with Paul and Silas.
4:15 Meditate - The Bible makes no distinction between this and to contemplate, whatever others do. True meditation is no other than faith, hope, love, joy, melted down together, as it were, by the fire of God's Holy Spirit; and offered up to God in secret. He that is wholly in these, will be little in worldly company, in other studies, in collecting books, medals, or butterflies: wherein many pastors drone away so considerable a part of their lives.
4:16 Continue in them - In all the preceding advices.