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“But thou hast known my doctrine, manner of life, purpose, faith, longsuffering, charity, patience, persecutions, afflictions…continue thou” (2 Timothy 3:10-11, 14).
The Apostle Paul, who wrote this epistle to Timothy, lived a life in contrast to all that was going on in the world around him. Yes, he interacted with people in the world, and preached to them, but his whole manner of life was totally different. Timothy had known Paul for many years, and as a young man had seen the way he lived; he had been a good example to Timothy.
Now Paul was getting near the end of his life, and Timothy would have to carry on without him.
Those who are younger today also have good examples to follow, for there have been godly brothers and sisters whom you have known, and whose lives have been lived for Christ. If we look closely at them, we will see mistakes, and even the great Apostle Paul made mistakes. But His motive was Christ, and His life was a good example.
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