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Fight Ready
Timothy’s hands probably shook as he unrolled Paul’s letter. At barely thirty years old, he was leading one of the most important churches in the Roman Empire, and everything seemed to be falling apart. False teachers were twisting Scripture and confusing new believers. Church members were fighting over money and relationships. Some leaders were proving untrustworthy, while others questioned whether Timothy was too young for the job. The wealthy city of Ephesus, famous for its massive temple to the goddess Artemis, felt more like enemy territory than a place to plant churches. Timothy needed help, and he needed it fast. What he got from his mentor Paul wasn’t a pep talk or a quick fix—it was a battle plan. Paul’s letter would become one of the most practical guides for spiritual warfare ever written, teaching Timothy (and us) that following Jesus isn’t a peaceful stroll through life, but a fight worth winning. The question isn’t whether we’ll face spiritual battles—we will. The question is: will we be ready?