1 Timothy felt like spiritual
mentorship in letter form. Paul was pouring into Timothy the way I imagine a
seasoned leader pours into the next generation—with honesty, urgency, and love.
What stood out most was his insistence on sound doctrine. Paul was not playing
about the truth—he knew how quickly things could spiral without a strong
foundation. He also emphasized prayer as a priority, and that convicted me.
Prayer is not a side note—it is the starting point for everything. I was also
struck by how much weight Paul placed on godly leadership. It was not just
about gifting—it was about character. And when he told Timothy to set an
example even though he was young, I felt that. Sometimes we disqualify
ourselves because of our age or season, but Paul reminded us that faithfulness
speaks louder than years. Training in godliness takes work, but Paul made it
clear: it is worth it.