In Chapter 4 of Paul’s second letter to Timothy, Paul — the mentor — offers Timothy several insights and warnings about those surrounding him in ministry. It’s striking how the same types of people still appear in our lives today. Some things do not change. Paul names four specific men, each representing a different kind of relationship:
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Share Your Blessings
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“We who are strong have an obligation to bear with the failings of the weak, and not to please ourselves.”
—Romans 15:1 (ESV)
The Counsel of a Friend in Life’s Wilderness
The counsel of a friend can guide you through life’s wilderness. Like Moses, lean on those God sends to walk with you in hard seasons. Counsel of a friend brings clarity, strength, and direction in the wilderness seasons of life. God often sends guidance through those who have walked through trials themselves.