Talk I heard Junior Hill give -
Scripture Text – 2 Timothy 2:1-8
1 You, therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. 2 And what you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses, commit to faithful men who will be able to teach others also. 3 Share in suffering as a good soldier of Christ Jesus. 4 No one serving as a soldier gets entangled in the concerns of civilian life; ⌊he seeks⌋ to please the recruiter. 5 Also, if anyone competes as an athlete, he is not crowned unless he competes according to the rules. 6 The hardworking farmer ought to be the first to get a share of the crops. 7 Consider what I say, for the Lord will give you understanding in everything. 8 Keep your attention on Jesus Christ ⌊as⌋ risen from the dead and descended from David. ⌊This is⌋ according to my gospel. 2 Tim 2:1-8 (HCSB)
Three threats (traps) in the pathway of life.
I. Warning, Discouragement of Difficulties
“What is hard about being a soldier?” “I’m always fearful that somebody is going to kill me. I’m afraid. Secondly, the terrible discouragement of watching people be killed.”
1. Intimidation –
A. Sugar that sweetens
B. Salt that preserves
2. Frustration –
II. Warning, Danger of Diversity – Don’t be diverted in what you do.
Affairs – to purchase, to trade, to negotiate
Entangle – not used in a positive way, two basic meaning, involved in; entwined, platted, until inseparably interwoven.
III. Warning, the Disgrace of Disqualification
Must strive lawfully
1. Get disqualified because our methods are carnal
A. Rigid conformist
B. Radical change
2. We get disqualified when our motives are corrupted.
What do you want on your tombstone?
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