Vineyard Community Church: Greenwood, Indiana

Endure hardship with us like a GOOD SOLDIER of Christ Jesus. No one serving as a soldier gets involved in civilian affairs—he wants to please his commanding officer. Similarly, if anyone competes as AN ATHLETE, he does not receive the victor’s crown unless he competes according to the rules. The HARDWORKING FARMER should be the first to receive a share of the crops. Think over these three illustrations, and may the Lord help you to understand how they apply to you. 2 Timothy 2:3-7 (NIV/TLB) Giving God My Best . . . 1. Like an effective soldier, I must count the cost. Like a good soldier of Christ Jesus. No one serving as a soldier gets entangled in civilian affairs, but rather tries to please his commanding officer. 2 Timothy 2:3B-4 (NIV) Endure hardship with us like a good soldier of Christ Jesus. 2 Timothy 2:3 (NIV) Live a life of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacr