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2 Timothy

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.

power, love, and self-discipline

The Spirit of Power, Love, and Self-discipline – 2 Timothy 1:7

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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.

entrusted to Christ

What I have Entrusted to Christ- 2 Timothy 1:12

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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.

The Pattern of Sound Teaching

The Pattern of Sound Teaching – 2 Timothy 1:13

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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.

Passing on our faith to the next generation

Passing On Our Faith To the Next Generation – 2 Timothy 2:2

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As Paul encouraged Timothy to instruct the next generation of teachers, so we should be conscious of passing on our faith to others.

Pleasing our Commanding Officer

Pleasing Our Commanding Officer – 2 Timothy 2:4

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God is not satisfied with anything less than our all. To please God, our commanding officer, requires wholehearted devotion.

Reflecting on the Scriptures

Reflecting on the Scriptures – 2 Timothy 2:7

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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

Quarreling About Words – 2 Timothy 2:14

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Quarreling about words seems to be a favorite pastime for some. But Paul warns us against it. It accomplishes little other than division.

Approved and unashamed

An Approved and Unashamed Worker – 2 Timothy 2:15

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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.

Useful to the Master

Useful to the Master – 2 Timothy 2:20-21

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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.

pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace

Pursue Righteousness, Faith, Love, and Peace – 2 Tim. 2:22

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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.

avoid foolish and stupid arguments

Avoid Foolish and Stupid Arguments – 2 Timothy 2:23-24

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Be careful about getting caught up in foolish and stupid arguments that produce quarrels. Instead, be kind and respectful in your discussions

Having a form of godliness

Having a Form of Godliness – 2 Timothy 3:1-5

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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.

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