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Timothy was wanted before winter because travel was delayed for months in the winter. Paul may hve wanted his coat before the cold weather hit. Unless the spiritual priorities were greater where he was Timothy probably went. If he didn't I'm sure the pull was strong to want to comfort his father in the faith. If there was an open door I would hope I would go but that is easier said than done.

We loose a source of encouragement when friends leave us. They in a sense become a part of us and when they leave it can feel as if something is missing. It challenges our faith. We must keep God our main source He will never leave us.

The righteousness awarded to those who kept the faith, that was earned by Jesus when He sacrificed Himself. The perfect righteousness needed to satisfy the Fathers requirement to enter His Kingdom.

To fight the good fight is to speak the truth to the end in the midst of many lies, temptations, and persecutions from false teachers. It takes daily communion through prayer and meditation of His word. Continually humbling ourselves before His throne. To keep the faith means to trust completely in Gods grace to the end.

Supprisingly it is God who is most responsible. Jesus was slain before the foundation of the world. Jesus was sent by the Father to die for our sins. We gave plenty of reason for the need of a redeemer. Jesus was praying for us in that when we sin we dont really understand what we are doing. We are in a sense doing violence to God.

To be well rounded in teaching and correction. Timothy is to teach about salvation and train in righteousness. To work hard at fullfiling the service God has for me.

It's easy to get off message and drift from the word. We have to be committed to serving any time the opportunity presents itself. Paul wantss to keep the reason we gather to be edifying in Christ. It seems that we shoud be careful to be diligent not to become just a social outlet as a church, but to be building each other up in Christ.

The scripture shows us God's will for our life. It corrects us when we get off track. It teaches, corrects, rebukes, and trains us in what righteousness is all about.

The scripture shows us God's will for our life. It corrects us when we get off track. It teaches, corrects, rebukes, and trains us in what righteousness is all about.

Inspiration means God breathed, which is a supernatural influence from the Holy Spirit. The doctrine of inspiration is important because it sets it apart from just being the opinion or knowledge of man.

Failure to accept the inevitability of persecution will cause one to be silent or lose heart when it comes. The cross stands for the life lived in obedience to Christ. Walking in humility, laboring for Him, and eventually persecution.

Pride is powerful and we don't want people to know when we are weak so we whitewash our lives with religeon. Instead of humble dependance upon God we put on a self sufficient act. The love of self, money, and pleasure distract us from a love of God.

The various characteristics are gentle, not quarrelsome, respectful, humble, and skilllful in teaching. It is God that works in the heart of the hearers. If we lack these qualities then we distract from what God is doing, communication breaks down.

We like to use our good plates when its a special occassion. We use our everyday plates so our good ones are preserved both in condition and appreciation. When we rid ourselves of evil desires and pursue godliness we make ourselves ready for God to use us in His special service. We have a choice everyday as to what we will put on and what we put away, in regards to our attitudes and desires, as stated in Colossians. In Gods house we can either be a good example, or a horrible warning.

The craftsman works long and carefully to get it right just as one who practises the Christian walk. We are to study well.

A soldier gives up comfort to live on the battlefield. An athlete trains using many different exercises. A farmer puts in long hours and then has to wait for the harvest. The soldier example speaks the most to me because I struggle with giving up comforts.

One reason is that we naturally tend to shy away from suffering and hardship. Some are not able to endure. The promise is that we will reign with Him if we endure.

One reason is that we naturally tend to shy away from suffering and hardship. Some are not able to endure. The promise is that we will reign with Him if we endure.

To multiply what can get done, both now and in future generations. A stategy will help recognize who is ready to invest valuable time into. It seems to me that Jesus invested most of his time in teaching. I don't know of any programs that Jesus started, someone tell me if He did.

His knowledge and relationship to Christ. The fruit of his ministry and his very life.

To get Timothy to see the victory and coming reward. It makes one realize that compared to whats coming are pain is nothing.

It's interesting that I have the same fear you mentionted, about coming across as self righteous. As I thought about it, I think that sharing our own weakness or dependence of Gods sufficiency would help dispell that. Though discernment is needed since some probably would not appreciate the "pearls".