20 O Timothy, guard the deposit entrusted to you. Avoid the irreverent babble and contradictions of what is falsely called “knowledge,” 21 for by professing it some have swerved from the faith.
Grace be with you. (I Timothy 6)
As we look at the continually unfolding story of history, each book leaves us with a hope, and often a challenge, that looks forward. This young man Timothy lived in a demanding culture. How would he fare as he made his way, and sought to remain true to the faith? First, he needed to regard the Gospel and the truths of Scripture as a sacred trust. Second, he needed to not get side-tracked by all the distractions, both secular and spiritual, which would try to derail him. Third, and most of all, he needed to receive and cling to the Grace of God - trust in His ability and power to do what we cannot. Paul's challenge and blessing are no less relevant today than they were two thousand years ago for us and the generation we seek to impact.
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