THE LIFESTYLE OF TRUE CHILDREN OF GOD (37 OF 44)
Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:14-26
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The Lifestyle of True Children of God (37 of 44)
Series: The Church at Ephusus: God's Calling, Empowering, and Instruction for the Church
Patrick Edwards
2 Timothy 2:14-26
Introduction
During the Second World War the British government formed the Ministry of Information to oversee publicity and propaganda, essentially for the purposes of boosting morale. In a world without modern television and social media, this effort was executed namely through a series of bright colored posters displayed across the nation on public transport, in shop windows, and upon notice boards of the like. The most famous of these posters and slogans was the third, one with a bold red coloured background, featuring the symbolic crown of King George VI at the top and the simple fonted slogan, ''Keep Calm and Carry On.'' These banners were extremely popular and effective, and though most were destroyed during the war, the spirit and slogan has survived on into this day, taking many different forms and manifestations.
It's a simple and powerful message, that no matter the chaos, the threat, the danger, or the anxiety, that the best course forward, the surest path to victory, rests in simply keeping calm and carrying on along the present course. Of course, we all know this advice is easier said then done, but there is great truth and importance in this mentality. When we know that our cause is right and we know our course of direction is the proper one, it is vital that no matter the pressures or the dangers or temptations to abandon the course that we keep calm and carry on.
This is precisely the message that Paul gives to Timothy in 2 Timothy 2:14-26. We've been talking throughout this letter about the persecution, the suffering, and the opposition that Timothy faced in Ephesus from those who rejected and opposed the true Gospel message. Paul's message thus far has been to encourage believers undergoing hardship and opposition to have faith in the faithfulness of God and f ...
Series: The Church at Ephusus: God's Calling, Empowering, and Instruction for the Church
Patrick Edwards
2 Timothy 2:14-26
Introduction
During the Second World War the British government formed the Ministry of Information to oversee publicity and propaganda, essentially for the purposes of boosting morale. In a world without modern television and social media, this effort was executed namely through a series of bright colored posters displayed across the nation on public transport, in shop windows, and upon notice boards of the like. The most famous of these posters and slogans was the third, one with a bold red coloured background, featuring the symbolic crown of King George VI at the top and the simple fonted slogan, ''Keep Calm and Carry On.'' These banners were extremely popular and effective, and though most were destroyed during the war, the spirit and slogan has survived on into this day, taking many different forms and manifestations.
It's a simple and powerful message, that no matter the chaos, the threat, the danger, or the anxiety, that the best course forward, the surest path to victory, rests in simply keeping calm and carrying on along the present course. Of course, we all know this advice is easier said then done, but there is great truth and importance in this mentality. When we know that our cause is right and we know our course of direction is the proper one, it is vital that no matter the pressures or the dangers or temptations to abandon the course that we keep calm and carry on.
This is precisely the message that Paul gives to Timothy in 2 Timothy 2:14-26. We've been talking throughout this letter about the persecution, the suffering, and the opposition that Timothy faced in Ephesus from those who rejected and opposed the true Gospel message. Paul's message thus far has been to encourage believers undergoing hardship and opposition to have faith in the faithfulness of God and f ...
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