Paul encourages Timothy to keep pressing on, even in the difficult situation of confronting false teachers.
No doubt the bad reputation of Hymenaeus and Alexander preceded them.
God’s patience has limits.
Sooner or later your sin will find you out.
Fight the good fight in the power of the Holy Spirit.
The term “shipwrecked” (v.19) is a helpful metaphor. Some people are headed toward the rocks. Some are stuck on the rocks. Some are broken to pieces and sunk.
Father, help me contend for the faith ONLY under the instruction and guidance of the Holy Spirit.
