I Timothy 5-6

“Fight the good fight of faith …” (6:12).  Paul urged Timothy to “fight” for the gospel, keeping the focus on love.  He warned Timothy not to replace “teaching that accords with godliness” with “quarrels about words” (6:4).  Following Jesus isn’t an idea, but a total change of heart that is revealed in how we treat others, beginning with our own families (5:4,16).  People who claim to be Christian (and want to share in the community’s resources, 5:9) should have lives marked by love of God and concern for others (6:11).

The more we know Jesus, the more our words and actions will reveal His love.