Take pains with these things; be absorbed in them, so that your progress will be evident to all. I Timothy 4:15
Scripture encourages us to grow in many ways. In this section it tells us to be an example of those who believe, publicly read scripture to exhort, teach, and use the gifts we have been given by God. This verse shows us the intensity of our effort. "Take pains, be absorbed, show your progress to all." We all know the right thing to do, but most of us need to increase our intensity. No pain, no gain. Like physical exercise, the more effort we put out, the stronger we will become.
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