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NASB | 2 Timothy 1:14 Guard, through the Holy Spirit who dwells in us, the treasure which has been entrusted to you. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 2 Timothy 1:14 Guard [with greatest care] and keep unchanged, the treasure [that precious truth] which has been entrusted to you [that is, the good news about salvation through personal faith in Christ Jesus], through [the help of] the Holy Spirit who dwells in us. |
Subject: Evidence of holy spirit in a Christian? |
Bible Note: I agree. The maturing process takes longer and is more difficult when we do not practice mentoring. I have always yearned for the influence of older brothers. It happened sometimes, but not as often as I would have liked. Sometimes I had to stretch to get it. I spent part of my pilgrimage in your part of the world and would drive regularly from Muncie to Indianapolis to experience the influence of giants such as Leonard Sheldrake and Ray Morgan. One of the reasons I moved to Florida is to have more older brethren in my life. My counseling ministry includes mentoring and linking with mentors. It helps. The passage we are discussing comes from a letter from Paul to Timothy. I am sure you are aware of the relationship they had. Then he gave him 2 Timothy 2:2. If you are thinking of mentoring a younger person, I would encourage you. I think one of the best examples you can set for that person would be to let him see you relating to an older person yourself. Older men know a lot, from the word and from their experience, walking with the Lord. It is such a waste when they cannot pass that on to others. Each of us is aware of the Holy Spirit in our own life. When we can sense it in another person it is good. He is the same spirit in all of us. Therefore we should be able to relate, and agree, and learn from one another. It is a shame when we don’t do it. It is such a privilege when we can lead a soul to Christ. I know. I have the experience often, the last one just a few hours ago. It is such a privilege to help a person to walk with him. That is the vitality of the Christian life, I think. The Spirit gives us life, and we share our life with others. |