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Bro Wade Cox "A Good Soldier" 2 Timothy 2:1-4I. Stay Focused
2 Timothy 2:1-4 KJVS
1. Thou therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. 

Ephesians 2:8-9 KJVS
For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: [9] Not of works, lest any man should boast.

Colossians 2:6 KJVS
As ye have therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk ye in him:


II. Strength In Numbers
[2] And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also. Church brothers-evangelism-discipleship

Proverbs 27:17 KJVS
Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.

III. Know Pain Know Gain.
[3] Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ. Count It All Joy 

James 1:2-4 KJVS
My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations;
a putting to proof (by experiment [of good] experience [of evil] solicitation discipline or provocation); by implication adversity: - temptation X try.
 [3] Knowing this , that the trying of your faith worketh patience. [4] But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.

IV. Avoid Mission Creep
[4] No man that warreth entangleth himself with the affairs of this life; that he may please him who hath chosen him to be a soldier. 

Colossians 3:1-3 KJVS
If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God. [2] Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth. [3] For ye are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God.

Matthew 6:21 KJVS
For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.


V. Double Check Your Equipment! 
Ephesians 6:10-16 KJVS
Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. 
[11] Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. [12] For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places . 
[13] Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. 
[14] Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness; 
15] And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace; [16] Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.