Closing Thoughts Before the Curtains Close: Part 1 by Dr. Rod Mattoon

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2 Timothy 2:9-10...Do thy diligence to come shortly unto me: 10 For Demas hath forsaken me, having loved this present world, and is departed unto Thessalonica; Crescens to Galatia, Titus unto Dalmatia. In PART ONE of this series we find Paul sharing final words with good friends who were a delight and dependable. He shared thoughts about people who disappointed him or were diabolical. He also shared the hurt of being abandoned by friends during a critical time in his life. This passage is loaded with an abundance of practical truths and insights about living the Christian life and the struggles we face. We are going to take our time and use our spiritual shovels to dig up the treasures that are buried in this field. A number of issues are addressed in this final section of 2 Timothy. In this message we address the issue of diligence. We describe the traits of a diligent person, the commands to be diligent, and the consequences of diligence. This message was preached on Sunday morning, June 29, 2025, at Lincoln Land Baptist Church.

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• Spiritual Growth