"You therefore, my child, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. And what you have heard from Me in the presence of many witnesses, commit to faithful men who will be able to teach others also. Share in the suffering as a good soldier of Christ Jesus. To please the recruiter, no one serving as a soldier gets entangled in the concerns of everyday life. Also, if anyone competes as an athlete, he is not crowned unless he competes according to the rules. It is the hardworking farmer who ought to be the first to get a share of the crops. Consider what I say for the Lord will give you understanding in everything. Keep in mind Jesus Christ, risen from the dead, descended from David, according to My gospel. For this I suffer, to the point of being bound like a criminal; but God's message is not bound. This is why I endure all things for the elect: so that they may obtain salvation, which is in Christ Jesus, with eternal glory. This saying is trust worthy:
For if we have died with Him, we will also live with Him; if we endure, we will also reign with Him; if we deny Him, He will also deny us; If we are faithless, He remains faithful, for He cannot deny Himself".
Second Timothy 2:1-13
The person speaking here is Paul to his friend Timothy. From this passage I believe it is important to ask yourself three valid questions, that apply to us still today (for those of you who believe the bible is outdated).
1. Are there times you feel led by God to confront others about their morals, current situation, or lack of believe in God or obedience to Him? Do you obey God, or it is too hard to do the right thing?
and
2. How do you defend Christ?
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