Introduction. James Packer
Preface William Brown
Dedication
Introductory word

CHAPTER 1. Self-observation

Section 1. The essence of self-observation
1. Make sure whether the saving power of grace has worked in your souls
2. Make sure that you are not in the euphoria of a saved person, but strive for your faith to be alive and effective
3. Make sure that your actions and lifestyle do not contradict what you teach
4. Make sure that you yourself are free from those sins that you accuse others of
5. Make sure that you yourself have the qualities necessary for service

Section 2. Motives of self-observation
1. You, like other people, can enter the Kingdom of Heaven or remain ego
2. You, like others, have a fallen nature
3. You are subject to greater temptations than others
4. Many people are watching you, and many can witness your downfalls
5. Your sins will have more terrible consequences than the sins of other people
6. Such great works as yours deserve greater rewards than the works of other people
7. The glory of Christ overshadows you more than other people
8. The success of your work directly depends on careful observation of yourself

CHAPTER 2. Monitoring the flock

Section 1. Nature and tasks of observation
THIS KIND OF CARE APPLIES TO THE ENTIRE FLOCK
1. We must work for the conversion of unbelievers
2. We must give advice to inquirers who are aware of their sinfulness
3. We must learn to take proper care of those who already partake of the Lord's Supper
4. We must carefully watch over families
5. We must constantly and regularly visit the sick
6. We must be precise and unyielding in reprimanding and admonishing violators (commandments and rules)
7. We must strictly observe church discipline

Section 2. Rules and procedure of observationTHE WORK OF THE MINISTRY MUST BE CONTINUED
1. Only for God and for the salvation of souls
2. With diligence and diligence
3. Prudent and orderly
4. With attention to the most important and necessary things
5. Straightforward and simple
6. With humility
7. Combined severity and softness
8. With all seriousness, desire and zeal
9. With tender love for people in charge
10. With patience
11. With respect
12. In the spirit
13. With sincere wishes and aspiration for success
14. With a deep awareness of the lack of our strength and complete dependence on Christ
15. In unity with other ministers

Section 3. Motives for monitoring the flock
1. The position we occupy in relation to the flock, for we are overseers
2. The Holy Spirit is the effective reason for this situation
3. The value and dignity of what is entrusted to our care - the Church of God
4. The price that Jesus paid for the Church - He redeemed it with the price of His blood

CHAPTER 3. Implementation in practice

Section 1.The benefits of humility
Section 2. Recommendations regarding the fact that individual catechesis and individual edification of parishioners are mandatory
Part I. Motivation of this service
Subsection 1. Motives based on the benefit of this ministry
Subsection 2. Motives based on the problems of this ministry
Subsection 3. Motives dictated by the necessity of this service
Subsection 4. Practical use of these motives
Part II. Objections against this ministry
Part III. Tips for the development of this ministry
Subsection 1. Instructions on how to get parishioners to support such a service
Subsection 2. Instructions on how to achieve success in ministry