Last week, we looked at what Paul had to say about being loyal to God: Work hard, like Paul did. Be prepared to suffer for God – in big or small ways. Avoid the rival loyalties that tempt us away from the truth. And be obedient, so that God might use you in honourable service.… Continue reading A trustworthy saying (2 Tim 2:11-13)

This week, we’ve seen that the second chapter of 2 Timothy is all about loyalty. And we asked the question, what does it mean for us to be loyal to God?  Yesterday, Paul told us to work hard (but in a focused way) and be prepared to sufffer. Today, he gives us two more ways to be loyal.… Continue reading Avoid rival loyalties (2 Tim 2:14-21)

Yesterday, we began the second chapter of 2 Timothy, which is all about loyalty. And we asked the question, what does it mean for us to be loyal to God?  Today, we’ll look at a couple of ways Paul gives us, and tomorrow, we’ll look at another two. Work hard (like Paul did) Firstly, says Paul, work… Continue reading Work hard and suffer?! (2 Tim 2:2-10)

This next chapter of 2 Timothy continues the theme of “loyalty” to Paul, to the gospel, and to Jesus. And loyalty is something we often talk about in our own culture, too. Loyalty in Sport A couple of years ago, I read a true story about a lifelong, diehard fan of the Cleveland Browns. Now I’m… Continue reading Loyalty (2 Tim 2:1)