2 Timothy 4 : 1-8 Timothy has been encouraged by Paul to keep going.  He has been hurt and has learnt about forgiving.   Crown of salvation Crown of doing the work of God The love of the world can overwhelm us in this life.  Paul was guided by divine inspiration.   You can't get it from people; you will be  disappointed. One thing Paul loved to have; his manuscripts.   When you stop learning and growing you become bitter; wither and die.  He did not neglect the necessities of life.  No one denies we need these.  But we also need to be thankful for the Holy Spirit and living God's way. By living God's way, Timothy put stars in his crown.   (Examples of reformers God used in church history: John Calvin - reformist in church history; Luther - reformist in church history) It will profit God and others if Timothy kept the faith and preached the Word faithfully. Paul also tells Timothy he will endure afflictions.   There are good times and not so good times.  If we don&#