IMITATE THEIR FAITH/TIMOTH -"HE WAS WELL-REPORTED-ON BY THE BROTHERS - Conclusion

 After visiting the congregations in Galatia, the missionaries left the broad paved Roman roads and walked hundreds of miles across the vast tablelands of Phrygia, heading north and then west. Ever following the direction of God's holy spirit, they made their way to Tros, boarded a ship, and sailed to Macedoni (Acts 16:6-12) By then, Paul saw just how useful Timothy was. Paul was able to leave Timothy in Beroea with Silas. (Acts 17:14) He even sent the young man alone to Thessalonica. There Timothy imitated the example he had observed so keenly, and he build up the faithful Christians there. - 1 THESSALONIANS 3:1-3

Paul later wrote about Timothy: "I have no one else of a disposition like his who will genuinely care for your concerns." (Philippians 2:20) That reputation did not come by accident. Timothy earned it through hard work, humble service, and faithful endurance under difficult challenges. What a remarkable example for young people today! Never forget that your reputation is largely in your ow hands. If you are young, you have a marvelous opportunity to make a name for yourself by putting Jehovah God first in your life and treating others with kindness and respect. 

Next time: IMITATE THEIR FAITH/TIMOTHY "DO YOUR UTMOST TO COME TO ME" 

From the jw.org publications