I Timothy 6:11 But as for you, O man of God, flee these things. Pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, steadfastness, gentleness. 12 Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called and about which you made the good confession in the presence of many witnesses.
Timothy had been left by Paul to care for this church. His charge was challenging - pastoring a group of believers with love and compassion, while at the same time being firm and unyielding against the false teacher who had invaded it. It was a gentle fight. He was to be consistent in his Christ-like walk: serving the congregation with humility, setting an example, being faithful to God and to them. But he was also to "fight the good fight", "take hold of eternal life", and to stand his ground against the enemies of the cross. By doing so he would find true contentment and fulfillment in ministry, and complete his calling. It is very possible, buy the grace of God in Christ to win the gentle fight.
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