6If you point these things out to the brothers and sisters, you will be a good minister of Christ Jesus, nourished on the truths of the faith and of the good teaching that you have followed.
7Have nothing to do with godless myths and old wives’ tales; rather, train yourself to be godly.
8For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come.
9This is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance.
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10That is why we labor and strive, because we have put our hope in the living God, who is the Savior of all people, and especially of those who believe.
11Command and teach these things.
12Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity.
13Until I come, devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to preaching and to teaching.
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14Do not neglect your gift, which was given you through prophecy when the body of elders laid their hands on you.
15Be diligent in these matters; give yourself wholly to them, so that everyone may see your progress.
16Watch your life and doctrine closely. Persevere in them, because if you do, you will save both yourself and your hearers.
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Paul tells Timothy to train in godliness. Though young, he must set an examplefor the believers in speech, conduct, love, faith, and purity, - P75
He is to devotehimself to public Scripture reading, preaching, and teaching, not neglectinghis gift. Paul urges him to persevere, watching his life and doctrine closely, forby doing so, he saves both himself and his hearers. - P75
Paul urges Timothy to stay firm in the truth, guarding the church againstfalse teaching while focusing on his own godliness. Rather than gettingcaught up in empty debates and distractions, - P76
Timothy is encouraged toengage in disciplines such as studying Scripture, which have value for hislife on earth and for his eternal life. Timothy is reminded to be a model inhis speech and conduct, demonstrating love, faith, and purity. - P76
Though heis young. Timothy should not let anyone look down on him. He shouldteach with confidence, showing that godly character is not a matter of agebut of commitment to Christ. This passage encourages all Christians towholeheartedly embrace growing in godliness. - P76
With perseverance and afirm commitment to the gospel, we can engage in spiritual disciplines suchas prayer and reading Scripture that equip and strengthen us to be faithfulwitnesses of Christ. - P76
Dear Jesus, thank you for being the perfect example for us to follow. Help usknow You better and keep us so that our feet do not stray from Your ways.
Continue to teach us to be more like You. In Your name, amen. - P77
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