1. Going against the flow

2. Paul’s letters to Timothy Different times Similar message Paul’s concern Mentoring and discipleship Wider audience Finishing well I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, and I have remained faithful. And now the prize awaits me—the crown of righteousness… 2 Timothy 4 : 7-8

3. Going against the flow Yet true godliness with contentment is itself great wealth. 1 Timothy 6 : 6 (NLT)

4. Going against the flow Yet true godliness with contentment is itself great wealth. 1 Timothy 6 : 6 (NLT)

5. Going against the flow Anyone who teaches something different is arrogant and lacks understanding… … To them, a show of godliness is just a way to become wealthy. 1 Timothy 6 : 5 (NLT)

6. Going against the flow Anyone who teaches something different is arrogant and lacks understanding… … To them, a show of godliness is just a way to become wealthy. 1 Timothy 6 : 5 (NLT) For a special blessing call 0800–2535623 Calls cost 50p per minute

7. Going against the flow …They will betray their friends, be reckless, be puffed up with pride, and love pleasure rather than God. They will act religious, but they will reject the power that could make them godly. 2 Timothy 3 : 4 (NLT)

8. Going against the flow …For a time is coming when people will no longer listen to sound and wholesome teaching. They will follow their own desires and will look for teachers who will tell them whatever their itching ears want to hear. They will reject the truth and chase after myths. 2 Timothy 4 : 3-5 (NLT)

9. Going against the flow …But you, Timothy, are a man of God; so run from all these evil things. Pursue righteousness and a godly life, along with faith, love, perseverance, and gentleness. ….Stay away from people like that. ….But you should keep a clear mind in every situation.

10. Going against the flow Yet true godliness with contentment is itself great wealth. 1 Timothy 6 : 6 (NLT)

11. Going against the flow Yet true godliness with contentment is itself great wealth…....But people who long to be rich fall into temptation and are trapped by many foolish and harmful desires that plunge them into ruin and destruction. For the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil. And some people, craving money, have wandered from the true faith and pierced themselves with many sorrows. 1 Timothy 6 (NLT)

12. Going against the flow Teach those who are rich in this world not to be proud and not to trust in their money, which is so unreliable. Their trust should be in God, who richly gives us all we need for our enjoyment. Tell them to use their money to do good. They should be rich in good works and generous to those in need, always being ready to share with others. By doing this they will be storing up their treasure as a good foundation for the future so that they may experience true life. 1 Timothy 6 : 17 - 19(NLT)

13. Going against the flow Yet true godliness with contentment is itself great wealth. 1 Timothy 6 : 6 (NLT)

14. Going against the flow Yet true godliness with contentment is itself great wealth. 1 Timothy 6 : 6 (NLT) And God will generously provide all you need. Then you will always have everything you need and plenty left over to share with others. 2 Cor 9 : 8

18. Going against the flow

19. Yet true godliness with contentment is itself great wealth. 1 Timothy 6 : 6 (NLT)