21 For everyone looks out for his own interests, not those of Jesus Christ. 28 But you know that Timothy has proved himself, because as a son with his father he has served with me in the work of the gospel.
Our world that we live in is selfish in nature. People are always looking out for themselves and are willing to go to great lengths, even murder, to get what they want. But, there are also people like Timothy who live for the Lord, and I think that brings optimism and hope into our lives.
But this part of the passage speaks to me the most because I have been realizing more and more everyday the selfish life I live. I always put myself before others, especially God, and it is a slow and difficult process that I am learning through right now.
27 Indeed he was ill, and almost died. But God had mercy on him, and not on him only but also on me, to spare me sorrow upon sorrow.
And even though we may not see miracles, such as healing, in our everyday lives, I think God has many small miracles he gives us everyday. My miracle today was God bringing my dad home safe from Brazil.
Hope everyone has an awesome weekend!!
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thanks jen for such an honest reflection. we could all learn from timothy who "took a genuine interest" in the welfare of others and was always looking out for the interests of Jesus Christ above his own. every instance of bitterness, conflict, strife, anger, discord, envy, and hatred in this world and in our lives comes about when individuals "look out purely for [their] own interests" above the interests of others. how different our church and families would look if we all strove to meet the needs and interests of others as fervently as we meet our own!
it's another way that we might distinguish ourselves from "the crooked and depraved generation" to which we belong.
Thank you Jen for your refelction. We too pray for your dad's safe return home.
I agreed with you that we are living in a such selfish world. Many people have 'it is about ME and for ME mentally'that cause uproot many problems in this society. I can't deny that I am a part of the problem. Jesus teaches us that true JOY comes from putting Jesus first, Others second, and You the last.
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