For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but of power, of love and of a sound mind. — 2 Timothy 1:7
Thoughts on Today's Verse by Phil Ware
When we became Christians, Jesus gave us the gift of the Holy Spirit (Acts 2:38; Titus 3:3-7). The Spirit lives in us, making our bodies a Temple (1 Corinthians 6:19-20) and blessing us in many ways (Romans 8).
We can be courageous people even in the face of attack, criticism, and ridicule because of the Spirit's presence. The fruit that the Spirit produces (Galatians 5:22-23) and the love that the Spirit pours into our hearts (Romans 5:5! ) do not make us weak. Instead, the Spirit's presence is a powerful force to help us overcome sin (Romans 8:13) and live self-disciplined lives.
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