Guarding the Truth by Proclaiming it Widely

Paul to Timothy, from a Roman prison: "Through the power of the Holy Spirit who lives within us, carefully guard the precious truth that has been entrusted to you." (2 Timothy 1:14 NLT) Guarding. What comes to your mind when you hear of "guarding" something? Soldiers with guns? A secure vault? High, electric fences? Big, intimidating dogs? But in this passage, Paul is telling Timothy to carefully guard the good news of Jesus, the "truth entrusted to him." So how do we ...
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