BENEFIT FROM PAUL''S FATHERLY ADVICE

 Paul gave Timothy practical advice to help him succeed in his life and ministry. ((1Timothy 1:18; 2 Timothy 4:5) You young brothers can also benefit from Paul's fatherly advice. How? Read Paul's two letters to Timothy as if they were written to you and see what counsel you can apply in your life. Consider a few examples.

"Train yourself with godly devotion as your aim." (1 Timothy 4:7b) What is godly devotion? It is a personal attachment to Jehovah along with a desire to do what pleases him. Since we are not borne with this quality, we need to cultivate it. How? The Greek word rendered   "train yourself" was often used to describe the rigorous training of athletes who prepared for a contest. These athletes needed self-discipline. We too need self-discipline in order to develop habits that will draw us closer to Jehovah. 

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