Daily Devotional--4/27/10

2 Timothy 2:3-6

³Endure hardship with us like a good soldier of Christ Jesus. ⁴No one serving as a soldier gets involved in civilian affairs—he wants to please his commanding officer. ⁵Similarly, if anyone competes as an athlete, he does not receive the victor's crown unless he competes according to the rules. ⁶The hardworking farmer should be the first to receive a share of the crops.

• Paul lists three analogies to show the qualities of a strong spiritual life. What are these three analogies?
• In what ways do Christians compare to these three analogies?
• Do these qualities reflect your own lifestyle? Why or why not?