Priorities: Starting is one thing; Finishing is another
Paul’s Charge: He Entrusted the Advance of the Gospel to Timothy
Fight the Good Fight
2 Corinthians 10:3–4 ESV
For though we walk in the flesh, we are not waging war according to the flesh. For the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh but have divine power to destroy strongholds.
1 Timothy 6:2 ESV
Those who have believing masters must not be disrespectful on the ground that they are brothers; rather they must serve all the better since those who benefit by their good service are believers and beloved. Teach and urge these things.
Ephesians 6:12 ESV
For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places.
2 Timothy 4:7 ESV
I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.
Hold the Faith
Take hold of the Truth! Stand for the Truth! Stand in the Truth!
Unwillingness to engage in this battle is a problem for many
How the Bible makes me FEEL:
Hold a Good Conscience
Faithfulness: to the Truth of Scripture
Guilt: A gyroscope
1 Timothy 4:2 ESV
through the insincerity of liars whose consciences are seared,
