The second command for living a persevering life is the command to "pursue" a life of holiness to the Lord. The call is simply to be a living demonstration of the power of the Gospel, and a living contradiction to the false teachers.

God's work of preserving His people is accomplished by giving them persevering faith. The closing section of 1 Timothy is a call for Timothy to persevere as a Christian, and as a Christian minister.

Principles to use our wealth for the glory of God, the support of the needy, and the advancement of the Gospel.

Rich believers are given instructions for how to use their riches in a manner that glorifies God.

Christ was rasied as the firstfruit of those who belong to Him.

The true gain of godliness is godliness itself. A life of fellowship with Christ (godliness) produces a life of contentment in Christ.

A charge for Timothy to be faithful to his ministry, and helping him understand how to deal with those who will oppose him.

What Christ expected from slaves who had believing masters.

Suffering for Christ in community.