To live is Christ; to die is gain (see Philippians 1.21). 2 Timothy is a significant pastoral epistle because it is warmly written to Paul's protege and because of the fact that it is his last. But the content and theme of the epistle is very important for our focus. The theme is faithfulness. There are four realities that are inescapable for faithful people: 1) Persecution is Promised (3.10-12) - see 2 Corinthians 11.23 ff.; 12.10; Matthew 5.11. We must persevere through persecutions. This takes endurance and faithfulness (2.3, 12; 4.5). 2) Perverseness is Predicted (3.13) - worldly people get more worldly. The Church will become rife with evil men and impostors. Faithfulness to the truth is the main characteristic of a good church. See 2 Timothy 3.1-9. There is a form of godliness without any power behind it. 3) Perseverance is Possible (3.14) - when we are confident that we are following the truth and when we remember the people who taught us, we shall persevere. Be an active listener when the word is preached. 4) Power is Profitable (3.15-17) - You must know the Word, preach the Word, and depend upon the power of the Word! It is all sufficient (see 4.1-2). Memorize, meditate, master, obey, read, and love the Word of God. Faithfulness and steadiness are hard to find. We need people upon whom we are able to rely. Keep in mind these four realities and pass them on to others to teach others (2 Timothy 2.2).
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