Those who are in leadership are to be held to a higher standard because of their greater visibility and level of influence. If someone who attends a church behaves in a foolish or ungodly way, it does damage to their own reputation. But if a pastor or leader in the church does wrong, it brings reproach on the entire Body. We should be wise in elevating someone to leadership and then we must be diligent to pray for those who are in leadership. They will ultimately give an account to God for every deed done or decision made in their role as a leader.
These days there are many many voices attempting to pull us in many different directions. Many follow voices which lead them away from the Truth. Paul exhorts us not to be fooled by silly voices that focus on insignificant specifics but fail to acknowledge the broad truth of the gospel. Paul doesn't let Timothy off the hook for being young, but encourages him to "toil and strive" to be grounded in the truth of the gospel. "Practice these things, immerse yourself in them, so that all may see your progress. Keep a close watch on yourself and on the teaching. Persist in this, for by so doing you will save both yourself and your hearers." (2:15-16)
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