Flee from youthful lusts; but pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.
Be strengthened in grace, not as a permission to sloth, but as a command to shake off the flesh's sluggishness. Even the most gifted lose heart midway unless they are constantly aroused and reminded that their strength comes not from themselves but from Christ.
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Commenting on 2 Timothy 2:1-26
Timothy, a young man like any other, faced the same passions and needed the same caution: flee them utterly, cultivate sober virtue. Practice righteousness in your dealings, fidelity in your duties, love toward all, peace with all, but especially these virtues with Christians who call on the Lord sincerely.
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The flesh with its lusts is so dangerous that even the holiest ministers must be warned: flee them, Timothy. Avoid also foolish questions that breed only strife, disputes unprofitable to faith and holiness. Instead follow righteousness, faith, peace, and charity with all, especially with brethren who serve Christ with a pure heart.
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