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

     After visiting the congregation in Galatia, the missionaries lfet  the broad paved 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 Troas, boarded a ship, and sailed to Macedonia. (Acts 16:6-12) By then, Paul saw just how useful Timothy was. Paul was able to leave Timothy in Beroea. (Acts 17:14) He even sent the young man along to Thessalonica. There Timothy imitated the examples he had observed so keenly, and he built up the faithful Christians there. 1 THESSALONIANS 3:1-3. 

Paul later wrote about Timothy: "I have no one else of a disposition like this who 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 own hands. If you are young, you have a marvelous opportunity to make a name for yourself by putting Jehovah first in your life and treating others with kindness and respect.

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

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