Good Soldiers
2Timothy 2:3-4 3Endure hardship with us like a good soldier of Christ Jesus. 4No one serving as a soldier gets involved in civilian affairs—he wants to please his commanding officer.
What is a “good” soldier?
It’s one who understands and lives out his responsibility as a protector and defender of both his fellow soldiers and the citizens he represents.
It is one who takes his role and responsibility seriously, seriously enough to interrupt and inconvenience his civilian lifestyle, seriously enough to abstain from those things that would limit his ability to perform his duties to the best of his ability, seriously enough to motivate him to prepare diligently sharpening his skills well before any need arose.
It is one who takes seriously the preparation, training, necessary to be victorious in the battles he will face.
It is one who takes his enemy seriously and doesn’t let his guard down.
It is one who understands the transcendent cause to which he has committed and is so compelled by that cause and commitment to both live and die for it.
It is one who understands the nature of the war he is engaged in, understands his enemy, and strategizes seriously for victory.
It is one who, no matter the odds or how hard things get, will never ever quit.
It is one who considers the cost and lays aside self-interest (selfish living) to serve THE King and fellow countrymen and those in need.
It is one who keeps his eye on the cause and the prize and doesn’t loose sight of either no matter what the situation.
It is the label each Christian is to live up to, not for just anyone, but for THE King of all kings and THE cause of all causes.
What is a “good” soldier?
It’s one who understands and lives out his responsibility as a protector and defender of both his fellow soldiers and the citizens he represents.
It is one who takes his role and responsibility seriously, seriously enough to interrupt and inconvenience his civilian lifestyle, seriously enough to abstain from those things that would limit his ability to perform his duties to the best of his ability, seriously enough to motivate him to prepare diligently sharpening his skills well before any need arose.
It is one who takes seriously the preparation, training, necessary to be victorious in the battles he will face.
It is one who takes his enemy seriously and doesn’t let his guard down.
It is one who understands the transcendent cause to which he has committed and is so compelled by that cause and commitment to both live and die for it.
It is one who understands the nature of the war he is engaged in, understands his enemy, and strategizes seriously for victory.
It is one who, no matter the odds or how hard things get, will never ever quit.
It is one who considers the cost and lays aside self-interest (selfish living) to serve THE King and fellow countrymen and those in need.
It is one who keeps his eye on the cause and the prize and doesn’t loose sight of either no matter what the situation.
It is the label each Christian is to live up to, not for just anyone, but for THE King of all kings and THE cause of all causes.
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