A believer is compared to a soldier of Christ who doesn't get entangled in the things of the world but rather seeks to please the one who enlisted him.

Paul instructs Timothy to guard the deposit that was entrusted to him and to take to heart the words which he has written.

The opening of the second Pauline epistle to Timothy includes some encouragement to not be fearful with one of the most famous verses of the Bible.

In the closing of the first Pauline epistle to Timothy, Paul encourages Timothy to pursue righteousness and godliness by fighting the good fight of faith.

Paul discusses how easily money can corrupt. I share my personal experiences in ministry and how I have seen money affect in tremendously.

An often debated topic is covered here which is the role of money in ministry. Paul quotes the Old and New Testaments here when he says that is is okay for a minister to receive money.

Instructions for how Timothy should treat older men, older women, younger women and younger men is the topic of these verses. Paul speaks specifically on what qualifies a widow for support from the church.

In these verses, Paul writes that we must toil and strive for godliness. He writes to Timothy that he must practice these things and immerse himself in them.

A warning to Timothy that many will depart from the faith. Paul writes that this will happen in later times. 

Paul writes about the qualifications for a deacon in these verses. They are similar as the qualifications for an overseer or pastor.