The Spirit of Power, Love, and Self-discipline – 2 Timothy 1:7
This verse is meaningful to those of us who are timid. God has given us his Spirit, the Spirit of power, love, and self-discipline.
Encouraging, comforting and urging you to live lives worthy of God, who calls you into his kingdom and glory. (1 Thess. 2:12 NIV)
This is a collection of devotional posts from the book of 2 Timothy. They are sorted according to when they were written, with the most recent first. To see them in their biblical order, select them from the menu.
This verse is meaningful to those of us who are timid. God has given us his Spirit, the Spirit of power, love, and self-discipline.
In what do you trust? Much of what we might trust in will fail. Only what is entrusted into God’s hands is secure. Trust him with your life.
As believers, we need to hold firmly to the pattern of sound teaching that is based solidly on the Scripture. This will keep us from error.
As Paul encouraged Timothy to instruct the next generation of teachers, so we should be conscious of passing on our faith to others.
It is good the read the Bible. But it is even better to spend time reflecting on the Scriptures and what they have to say to us.
Quarreling about words seems to be a favorite pastime for some. But Paul warns us against it. It accomplishes little other than division.
I need to seek to faithfully serve God in such a way that, when I stand before him at the end of this life, I will be approved and unashamed.
Do you want to be useful to the Master; to God who has redeemed you? Then you need to do a dump run, getting rid of the garbage in your life.
Whether you are young or old, a new believer or old saint, Paul’s word are just as applicable. Pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace.
Be careful about getting caught up in foolish and stupid arguments that produce quarrels. Instead, be kind and respectful in your discussions
Don’t be a Sunday Christian, having a form of godliness on Sunday morning, and then being like the world the rest of the week.
People can look for truth in many different places. And there is some in many of them. But the ultimate truth is only found in Jesus.