1 Timothy 1:15-20
However, for this reason I obtained mercy, that in me first Jesus Christ might show all longsuffering, AS A PATTERN FOR THOSE WHO ARE GOING TO BELIEVE ON HIM FOR EVERLASTING LIFE.
Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, to God who alone is wise, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen.
This CHARGE (all longsuffering) I commit to you son Timothy, according to the prophecies previously made concerning you, that by them you might wage the good warfare, having faith and a good conscience, which some having rejected, CONCERNING THE FAITH HAVE SUFFERED SHIPWRECK, of whom are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I delivered to Satan that they may learn not to blaspheme."
Charged with longsuffering so that Jesus Christ may show in any believer (clearly Paul was the first), for other believers to see, so they may do likewise. Longsuffering means to patiently endure or persevere. We, in Christ, persevere by the prophecies made concerning us: those spoken by christians who pursue love and desire spiritual gifts, and the more sure word of prophecy - the living Word of God!
As Timothy, a "true and beloved son in the faith", was seemingly very close to Paul, so should you be with a church that "pursues love and desires spiritual gifts". Your must regularly read the bible, seeking Jesus Christ in it. When you despise prophecies (the Lord's attempt to edify, exhort and comfort) and have not faith (a revelation of who He is and how He does things) because you think you know better, shipwreck may result.
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