Diligence Discussion

I'll focus on a couple of elements from our conversation. Mr. Henrichson's focus (see below) was on 2 Timothy, chapter 4.

Bonus content was his outline of 2 Timothy as Paul's last will and testament.
By chapter;

1. Inheritance

2. Commitment

3. Learning

From bad examples

From good examples

From Scripture

• verse 14 Application
• v. 15 Power
• v. 16 Divine Origin
• v. 17 Purpose

4. Diligence

The nugget I'll choose to share in this space is related to Phil's thought starter. In the world of law, especially the world of law students, there's much ado about negligence. Basically, if there's proof of negligence, you can identify damages and set a judgment accordingly. The mass of grey area exist outside the realm of negligence. That is, you don't have to be diligent, you just shouldn't be negligent.

My take had been somewhat dialectic in nature also, but from the other end of the spectrum. That is, if you aren't diligent you are being negligent, especially in light of what we know and whom we serve. See Romans 10:9-10.

The difference between the world view and the Christian view is nothing new. However, this could be especially disconcerting in light of our consistent failure in being ever-diligent.

Relief comes in the form of Paul's close to the letter. Grace

2 Tim 4:22 The Lord be with your spirit. Grace be with you.

and with you