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Timotheos (Τιμόθεος) was young servant of Moshiach, appointed to lead in the Assembly at Ephesios. He has acquire the know how the way of proclaim the good news and how to lead in the congregation. In this letter Paulos was passing on all the wisdom he had learned and the insight over the years of his ministry to Timotheos (Τιμόθεος).
Paulos Exhortation of what Timotheos (Τιμόθεος) should do:
- Command others to teach no other strange teachings other than the true doctrines of Moshiach
- Teach the Good news that Moshiach saves sinners
- Pray and intercede for everyone
- Select Assembly leaders who are worthy of the office
- Instruct others in sound doctrine
- Train oneself in set apart living
- Be an example to the believers in word, in conduct in love, in spirit, in faith and in purity
- Honour widows
- Stay pure - not to be defile
- Pursue righteousness, faith love, patience and gentleness
Paulos warnings to Timotheos (Τιμόθεος) as what to avoid:
- Do not listen to fables or endless genealogies which cause disputes
- Reject fables
- Do not rebuke elders, but exhort them
- Do not receive an accusation against an elder unless there are two witnesses
- Do not practice prejudice in the Assembly and must be impartial
- Do not be too quick lay hands on anyone
- Withdraw from those who reject Paulos's teaching and are constantly arguing over words.
- Flee from those who are greedy and want to become wealthy from serving
- Avoid profane and idle, silly, worthless talks, which are not true
The following files of the book of 2nd Timotheos has been rename as follows:-
Theme: Holding the Truth
2nd Timotheos updated
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