2 Timothy 2

Paul encourages Timothy to continue passing along the teachings learned from Paul so that the message would not be lost. This task would be difficult, so Timothy would need endurance, stamina, skill and dedication. Paul himself was an example of undeterred service not because of his personality or charisma but due to his unswerving confidence that Jesus was faithful to His promises. Timothy's dedication would need to be to God and His Word, not to the teachings or traditions of men. He would need to contend to be an honorable instrument in God's hands.