Pastoral Cautions for a New Minister

Timeless admonitions in Booth’s blueprint for a new minister in Pastoral Cautions: An Address to the late Mr. Thomas Hopkins, echo Paul’s advice to Timothy, "Take heed to oneself!" Daily prayer and diligent endeavor should help one guard against self-deception, grow in love and zeal, and be in conformity to Christ’s will. Warning against pride, covetousness and other snares, Booth encourages an exemplary walk in word, love, faith and purity. Motives must be checked, recognizing the God-given duty to feed the church, which Christ has purchased with His own blood!