Paul gives us several examples here of good, sound Christianity--examples that we would do well to imitate.
- Paul thanked God for Timothy.
- He prayed faithfully day and night for him.
- He felt true affection for him and looked forward to seeing him again.
- He remembered Timothy's genuine faith.
- This faith was first in his grandmother, Lois
- and then in his mother, Eunice.
- If you are a parent or a grandparent, you should never underestimate the power of your influence!
- He (Paul) reminded Timothy to fan into flames the spiritual gift God had given him.
- He also reminded Timothy that God hasn't given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of
- power and
- love and
- self-discipline
- Are we thankful for people in our lives?
- Do we pray faithfully for others?
- Do we feel true affection for other believers?
- Can it be said that we have genuine faith?
- Are we passing this faith on to our children, grandchildren, and others over whom we may have some influence?
- Are we using our spiritual gifts?
- Are we resisting fear and timidity?
- Do we realize that God has given us the spirit of power and love and self-discipline?
"I love the Lord because he hears my voice and my prayer for mercy. Because he bends down to listen, I will pray as long as I have breath!"
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