2 Timothy 4:1-5 (NRSV)
Apostolic and pastoral advice for Timothy In the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who is to judge the living and the dead, and in view of his appearing and his kingdom, I solemnly urge you: proclaim the message; be persistent whether the time is favorable or unfavorable; convince, rebuke, and encourage, with the utmost patience in teaching. For the time is coming when people will not put up with sound doctrine, but having itching ears, they will accumulate for themselves teachers to suit their own desires, and will turn away from listening to the truth and wander away to myths. As for you, always be sober, endure suffering, do the work of an evangelist, carry out your ministry fully.
Reflection
Don't fool around with the gospel. Speak about it to your friends, family and neighbors. It's important that all know the truth of it and understand what an opportunity for life this is. Tell of Jesus Christ and the love God has shown to us. Proclaim the message clearly and express the fascination that it brings to yourself and all the world. There's no time to monkey around with it. Get going!
Prayer
Lord, everyday, every opportunity, reveal to me the times that I can proclaim the Gospel. --- Amen
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