So...what to do now, here, amidst all that is going on?
Reflecting on Paul’s words to Timothy, this morning.
...seek to live a life of godliness...
...godliness is profitable with all things, benefiting both the life that now is, and of that which is to come. This is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptance.
...be an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity...give attendance to reading and study, to teaching, to doctrine.
Neglect not the gift that is in you, which was given to you by divine inspiration with the laying on of the hands of the elders.
Meditate upon these things, give yourself wholly to them so that the good that results from that may be evident to others.
Be consistently careful and sober and purposeful and loving in your discipleship, for in so doing you will not only be engaged in God’s work for your own salvation, but also in the work of blessing and helping those with whom you interact and who hear your words.
