“But you know the proof he gave of himself, that like a child with a father he slaved with me in furtherance of the good news.” (Philippians 2:22) Timothy worked hard in the ministry. Nobody who saw his selfless labor could have doubted that he was a genuine minister of God.

 3. Describe the spirit of a genuine Christian minister.

³ Remember, though, that being a minister is not just a token thing. We need to develop the spirit of the Christian ministry. Timothy “slaved” alongside Paul.