Category Archives: 2 Timothy

Each of you should learn to control your own body

Posted on March 7, 2019 by Dr. Walt

Better a patient person than a warrior, those with self-control than those who take a city … Like a city whose walls are broken through is a person who lacks self-control.

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Let your gentleness be evident to all

Posted on March 6, 2019 by Dr. Walt

But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect.

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Be kind and compassionate to one another

Posted on March 4, 2019 by Dr. Walt

As God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. … The Lord’s servant must not be quarrelsome but must be kind to everyone, able to teach, not resentful. … Therefore, as we have opportunity, … Continue reading →

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May the Lord direct your hearts into Christ’s perseverance

Posted on March 2, 2019 by Dr. Walt

And we urge you, brothers and sisters, warn those who are idle and disruptive … flee from all this … encourage the disheartened, help the weak, be patient with everyone. … But you,  … pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance and gentleness. 

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Live in peace with each other

Posted on February 26, 2019 by Dr. Walt

Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. … I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving … Continue reading →

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The Lord will lift you up

Posted on February 24, 2019 by Dr. Walt

Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. … You suffered along with those in prison and joyfully accepted the confiscation of your … Continue reading →

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Make your love increase and overflow for each other

Posted on February 17, 2019 by Dr. Walt

Now about your love for one another we do not need to write to you, for you yourselves have been taught by God to love each other. … The goal of this command is love, which comes from a pure heart … Continue reading →

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He holds success in store for the upright

Posted on February 7, 2019 by Dr. Walt

Then you will have success if you are careful to observe the decrees and laws that the Lord gave Moses … As long as he sought the Lord, God gave him success … Lord, save us! Lord, grant us success!

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Whatever you learned from me—put it into practice

Posted on January 27, 2019 by Dr. Walt

“Why do you call me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ and do not do what I say? As for those who come to me and hear my words and put them into practice, I will show you what they are like. They are … Continue reading →

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You covet but you cannot get

Posted on January 14, 2019 by Dr. Walt

You desire but do not have, so you kill. You covet but you cannot get what you want, so you quarrel and fight. You do not have because you do not ask God. … All of us also lived among them at … Continue reading →

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