Keep on Growing

The Apostle Paul expected persecution right from the start of ministry, as the Lord would communicate with him through Ananias: “I will show him how much he must suffer for the sake of my name.” Paul knew that was what his life would be, exceedingly so. And he knows this is what is in store for his disciple Timothy. He will face persecution, he should expect it. And while he waits, he needed to keep growing in godliness. He needs to keep pursuing Christ. Last week we looked at the first 9 verses of 2 Timothy 3 of the worthless lives of the false teachers and this week we will look at the worthy life to emulate.