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The legacy of a leader is seen in the people that he\\u2019s influenced. God looks for people who look to serve others and who think little of themselves to be leaders. Paul was this type of leader to Timothy. He challenged Timothy to imitate him as he imitated Christ. And now as Paul was leaving this earth, Timothy had a mission--to carry on the vision that Paul had. Timothy was living in perilous times and Paul instructed Timothy that as Christians, they will suffer the rejection of men, but not to get discouraged. He told Timothy to continue in the things he\\u2019s been instructed, and then to teach others what he\\u2019s been taught. Paul\\u2019s desire was for Timothy to come into maturity, but only Timothy could step forward and continuously apply himself. Paul could not do this for Timothy. We have been raised up to now take what we\\u2019ve learned and bring it to others. The Gospel is a reproductive message, where we are shown the Scriptures, are changed by the Gospel, and then give it to others that they too might be changed. We must be intentional about the message we proclaim by first being intentional about what we think, and by casting down every thought contrary to Christ. Paul challenged Timothy, as we are now challenged, to make use of this ministry that we\\u2019ve been given, and to not be distracted or turned aside. We are to be watchful, and to fulfill the ministry that\\u2019s been passed on to us. We honor those who have taught us by obeying what they\\u2019ve taught and taking the teaching as our own. We are to now invest in others as those who\\u2019ve gone before us have invested in us. We must individually be committed to this vision. You must invest your mind, heart and desire to this calling.

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