Progression of personal pursuits of piety

1 Timothy 4:15 Meditate on these things; give yourself entirely to them, that your progress may be evident to all.
1 Timothy 6:11 But you, O man of God, flee these things and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, gentleness.

1 Tim. 4:12 Let no one despise your youth, but be an example to the believers in word, in conduct, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity.

Progression in applying his teaching to his own life Hebrews 13:7 Remember those who rule over you, who have spoken the word of God to you, whose faith follow, considering the outcome of their conduct.
*Practice what he preaches