1 Thessalonians 5:14b '...Encourage those who are timid. Take tender care of those who are weak. Be patient with everyone. '

1 Timothy 1:3-9
3 Timothy, I thank God for you—the God I serve with a clear conscience, just as my ancestors did. Night and day I constantly remember you in my prayers. 4 I long to see you again, for I remember your tears as we parted. And I will be filled with joy when we are together again.5 I remember your genuine faith, for you share the faith that first filled your grandmother Lois and your mother, Eunice. And I know that same faith continues strong in you. 6 This is why I remind you to fan into flames the spiritual gift God gave you when I laid my hands on you. 7 For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline.8 So never be ashamed to tell others about our Lord. And don’t be ashamed of me, either, even though I’m in prison for him. With the strength God gives you, be ready to suffer with me for the sake of the Good News. 9 For God saved us and called us to live a holy life. He did this, not because we deserved it, but because that was his plan from before the beginning of time—to show us his grace through Christ Jesus.


Greek word deilia - Noun - Timidity, cowardice, or fear.
1. Thank God for them (3-4)
2. Remind them of their faith (5)
3. Remind them of their gifts (6)
4. Remind them of what God gives (7)  
Romans 8:15 'So you have not received a spirit that makes you fearful slaves. Instead, you received God’s Spirit when he adopted you as his own children. Now we call him, “Abba, Father.”
5. Remind them not to be afraid of God or of other beleivers
6. Remind them of the strength God gives (8b)
7. Remind them of God's plan (9)
His plan to save us
His plan to call us (to be holy)
His plan to show us grace