2 Timothy 2:24-26, “And the Lord’s servant must not be quarrelsome but kind to everyone, able to teach, patiently enduring evil, correcting his opponents with gentleness. God may perhaps grant them repentance leading to a knowledge of the truth, and they may come to their senses and escape the snare of the devil, after being …
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Being A Gold Platter or a Garbage Can?
2 Timothy 2:20-21, “Now in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and silver but also of wood and clay, some for honorable use, some for dishonorable. Therefore, if anyone cleanses himself from what is dishonorable, he will be a vessel for honorable use, set apart as holy, useful to the master …
The Importance of Following The Specifications
2 Timothy 2:15, “Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth.” In my Bible, I have a note written next to this verse that says, “8/12/11, From my dad about himself.” This verse represented his goal in …
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When You Need To Know God’s Plan
2 Timothy 2:6-7, “It is the hard-working farmer who ought to have the first share of the crops. Think over what I say, for the Lord will give you understanding in everything.” Have you worked diligently and hard at something that did not meet your anticipated successful outcome? You analyzed, maybe did research, and then …
Refocusing on the Who
2 Timothy 1:12-14, “But I am not ashamed, for I know whom I have believed, and I am convinced that he is able to guard until that Day what has been entrusted to me. Follow the pattern of the sound words that you have heard from me, in the faith and love that are in …
Overcoming Intimidation
2 Timothy 1:6-7, “For this reason I remind you to fan into the flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands, for God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.” We all have a sphere of influence. God has given …
When In A Dungeon
2 Timothy 1:3-4, “I thank God whom I serve, as did my ancestors, with a clear conscience, as I remember you constantly in my prayers night and day. As I remember your tears, I long to see you, that I may be filled with joy.” My last visit with my mother, who is ninety-five and …
How To Keep Out Of Trouble
1 Timothy 6:10-12, “For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs. But you man of God, flee from all this, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance and gentleness. Fight the good fight of …
A Never-Ending Lasting Benefit
1 Timothy 4:8, “For while bodily training is of some value in every way, godliness is of value in every way, as it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come. I enjoy walking and taking in God’s creation, seeing the green leaves on the trees, squirrels, and birds along …
The Most Important Escape Plan
1 Timothy 2:3-4, “This is good, and it is pleasing in the sight of our God our Savior, who desires all people to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.” Paul had just instructed Timothy to make it a priority to pray for all people and those in authority. In other …