2 Timothy - Chapter 2

Paul encouraged Timothy to stay faithful, and to train other qualified men to be leaders within the church. Even though Paul was "chained like a criminal, God's word was not chained." Which is so evident, since we are still reading God's word through Paul's letter even today. Then verse 15 says, "Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a workman who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth." As Christians we are to "flee evil desires, and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace." We are to watch our words and not be involved in quarrels, but be gentle toward others in hopes they may come to see and know Christ. The hope is that we become the Lord's instruments that are holy and useful to our Master, prepared to do good works.