is it about the Christian faith that makes wrong something which would be permissible on secular grounds? Do you think the cause of Christ would be benefited if all believers reorganized their priorities so as to reduce the number of nonessential “civilian affairs”? Do you think this will ever happen apart from individual believers (you and I) taking the step? Why do we hesitate? Paul has made his appeal to Timothy on several bases: his ordination vows; his godly