Timothy, unlike evil people and impostors, was a man who had followed his faithful mentors (Paul, Lois, and Eunice) and knew the sacred scriptures that reveal salvation in Christ--the ingredients to living for Christ. And as a church and individuals we shouldn't ever let go of these ingredients to living a godly life in Christ Jesus. As we run our races in Christ, let us abide in the lessons of those who've gone before us and the Scriptures that reveal God's heart and are reliable for every moment of our lives.