4:3-4 - How many times has this happened in the Christian church...where we saddle each other with rules and regulations that have nothing to do with the will of God? What are some examples you have seen of this?
4:7 - Focus on what matters! How many hours have I wasted on the meaningless as my personal godliness was left to sit unchanging?
4:8 - This is a great verse for high school student athletes. Often driven to push their bodies through pain and punishment to reach the next level of athletic achievement. What could they do spiritually if they took the same attitude into their relationship with Christ...always striving to push the boundaries of their faith?
4:12 - Paul is talking to Timothy specifically here, but it applies to everybody. Whatever stage of life you are in, don't let people look down on your faith. Whether young or old, ignore the judgement of others and seek to honor God with every aspect of your life.
3 comments:
always liked the encouragement given - saying things like be dilligent (cultivate) and give yourself wholly (immerse yourself). being an example to others when you are younger will be noticed.
peace,
j
James - back from the dead - YAY!
vegetarians are evil
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