The Faithful Man.

The Faithful Man.
(from Faith for the Family Journal February/March 2007 Volume 1 / Issue 1)
(more resources at FaithfortheFamily.com)

The Faithful Man…

Is strong in the Lord.
"…be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus." 2 Timothy 2:1

Commits to faithful men what he has learned.
"…commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also." 2 Timothy 2:2

Stands firm during hardships.
"…endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ." 2 Timothy 2:3

Refuses to be entangled with this world.
"No man that warreth entangleth himself with the affairs of this life…" 2 Timothy 2:4

Seeks to please Christ in all things.
"…please him who hath chosen him to be a soldier." 2 Timothy 2:4

Strives lawfully obeying God's commands.
"…yet is he not crowned, except he strive lawfully." 2 Timothy 2:5

Continues laboring for the Lord and reaps the fruit of his labor.
"The husbandman that laboureth must be first partaker of the fruits." 2 Timothy 2:6

The faithful man is faithful to God in his personal walk, in his home, and in his church.