2 Timothy 2:12 if we endure, we will also reign with him. If we disown him, he will also disown us;
Paul wrote very encouraging letters to Timothy, but each letter had dire warnings about the hard times ahead too.
The one thing which remained most important to Paul was to continue to have faith in Christ and His teaching.
Paul always tried to encourage others to have faith in Christ, knowing Christ would be ruthless to those who chose to side against Him.
Our words are important to others, just as Paul’s words and even Timothy’s words to those around him too.