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Timothy didn't fail! That is one reason the church grew so fast in those early years! The blood of the martyrs was the seed of the church.
Nothing could stop them -- back then. It is true that there were many like Timothy, and yes, Martin Luther among others, who served in later years and suffered for their faith. Books are written about them to inspire us but too many failed in their job. I sometimes say, "The whole world would be Christian if it weren't for Christians." How many have failed in their task and had other priorities? What are the priorities of our church today? What are your priorities? Some churches put building programs or local issues ahead of mission. Local needs are important, but the Christ's church will only grow through mission. Let us set an example in our lives, drawing others into the kingdom.
Nothing could stop them -- back then. It is true that there were many like Timothy, and yes, Martin Luther among others, who served in later years and suffered for their faith. Books are written about them to inspire us but too many failed in their job. I sometimes say, "The whole world would be Christian if it weren't for Christians." How many have failed in their task and had other priorities? What are the priorities of our church today? What are your priorities? Some churches put building programs or local issues ahead of mission. Local needs are important, but the Christ's church will only grow through mission. Let us set an example in our lives, drawing others into the kingdom.
