Monday
2 Timothy 2:22
I run from anything that stimulates youthful lust. I follow anything that makes me want to do right. I pursue faith and love and peace, and enjoy the companionship of those who call on You, Lord, with pure hearts.
Tuesday
2 Timothy 2:23
Again I say, I don’t get involved in foolish, ignorant arguments that only start fights.
Wednesday
2 Timothy 2:24
I, Your servant, Lord, must not quarrel but must be kind to everyone. I must be able to teach effectively and be patient with difficult people.
Thursday
2 Timothy 2:25
I should gently teach those who oppose the truth. Perhaps You, God, will change those people’s hearts, and they will believe the truth.
Friday
2 Timothy 2:26
Then they will come to their senses and escape from the devil’s trap. For they have been held captive by him to do whatever he wants.
Zingers from Croft M. Pentz, Tyndale House Publishers
3896. It takes more grace to preach to one than to the multitude.
3897. Get so full of your message that when you speak there is no room for self.
3898. It is easier to preach ten sermons than it is to live one.
3899. A true preacher is more pleased when people tell him how wonderful the Lord is instead of telling him how great his sermon was.
3900. It is the duty of the pastor not only to comfort the distressed but to distress the comfortable.
