Mothers Need to Be Filled with Joy (v. 4). Timothy’s mother, grandmother, and father in the Lord want to see how he is doing in the Lord. They would be filled with joy at news that he is continuing to mature in the faith. 5. Mothers Need to Demonstrate Unfeigned Faith (v. 5). Paul calls to remembrance Timothy’s background in the faith. Paul points out Timothy’s mother and grandmother as genuine, faithful believers; they trusted Christ fully. Many wives here in our church have that kind of faith in
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