Discipline of a Soldier

From Paul's admonition to be 'strong' to Timothy, he move toward some examples of the kind of strength needed to accomplish the mission. Strength like a 'soldier' is first. Sunday we will unpack Paul's teachings about the Disciple of a Soldier. Those who were successful in defending the faith and enduring for Christ must maintain a proper focus. They had to practice restraint, refusing to become entangled with the affairs of this life. Timothy would face many distractions and circumstances that might divert his focus and commitment to the Lord. He had to be wise, willing to restrain the desires of the flesh for the cause of the Gospel.
Our enemy has not changed his tactics so we must be committed to the same strategy Paul offered Timothy. It is easy to become distracted in service to the Lord. The enemy will put anything he can in front of us to shift our focus. This may be temptations like pride, greed, anger, jealousy, or bitterness, to name a few. We must be wise to his tactics and refuse to engage in the affairs of life that hinder our focus. Distracted believers are of little value to the ministry!
Join us Sunday for a look at the first example of a soldier and see how these characteristics are important to us – soldiers in the Army of faith! If you cannot join us in person, we will see you virtually with Grace Online at 9am or 10:30am.
Pastor Mike