KEY IDEAS
Here’s how to survive and thrive in the face of life’s difficulties: stay rooted in God’s Word, stay single-minded, patiently endure, and fight the good fight of faith.
Here’s how to survive and thrive in the face of life’s difficulties: stay rooted in God’s Word, stay single-minded, patiently endure, and fight the good fight of faith.
- Stand firm in the power of the gospel—and don’t give way to fear, intimidation, or shame. Be a bold witness for Christ.
- Don’t be surprised if you experience suffering. It’s a common part of the Christian life.
- Be single-minded in your service to the Lord.
- Seek always to rightly interpret God’s Word.
- Make it your daily goal to pursue righteousness and avoid youthful lusts.
- False teaching and godlessness will surge in the end times. Let this motivate you to remain a faithful witness of the truth.
- Don’t be surprised if you’re persecuted. It happens often to faithful Christians.
- Anchor yourself in the Word of God, which has the power to transform your life.
- Always be ready to preach the word in season and out of season.
- Seek to keep the faith and fight the good fight.
- Be encouraged: faithful service will yield rewards at the judgment seat of Christ.