“For God will never give you the spirit of fear, but the Holy Spirit gives you mighty power, love, and self-control,” 2 Timothy 1:7 TPT.  God wants us to have sound minds, sound judgement and self-discipline. These qualities enable us to be doers of God’s Word, not just hearers. 

The Holy Spirit equips us with power so that we won’t shrink away from what needs to be done.  The Holy Spirit also equips us with love so that we won’t become harsh and rigid with people.  God wants us to walk in power and serve others in love.

Paul told Timothy in 1 Timothy 4:7,  “Do not waste time arguing over godless ideas and old wives’ tales. Instead, train yourself to be godly.

Paul is saying, “Stay focused on what’s really important. Be disciplined like an athlete running to win.” Walk in the power of the Holy Spirit, the love of the Holy Spirit and the self-control of the Holy Spirit. 

• Be disciplined.
• Use sound reasoning to do God’s will.
• Form good habits.
• Train yourself to be godly.
• Pray Regularly.
• Stay in the Word.
• Worship Often.
• Serve Others.

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