Do not be "ashamed" of the gospel or to speak boldly about Jesus.
Paul encouraged Timothy to not be ashamed of the gospel and boldly stated that he himself was not ashamed of Jesus! Doesn't it seem obvious that if we are embracing the salvation that only comes through Jesus that we would never be "ashamed" of Him? Why would Paul have to tell Timothy this? Why would he make a point about his personal boldness?
The answer is personal. Haven't we all experienced the desire to NOT identify with Jesus? Don't we all tend to shy away from boldly standing with Christ or speaking about Him to those who don't know Him? We generally call it, "not being offensive", but actually it is fear and shame.
This is the "spirit of fearfulness" that is not from God. God has given us the "spirit of power, love and sound judgement." Don't shrink back in fear today. Speak boldly about what you believe and who you believe in.
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