Take the Steps
When you follow Christ, 2 Peter 1:5-8 shows you how to reflect that decision. If you have faith in Jesus yet have no virtue (high moral standards), isn't that a contradiction? What about the steps of knowledge, self control and steadfastness (fixed focus)? Didn't Jesus have knowledge of the Scriptures? Didn't he exhibit self control and have a fixed focus on doing God's will? Round everything out with godliness, brotherly affection and love and you are in the realm of what it is to be Christlike among those who also striving to do so and those who are on the outside watching. Your journey is your journey and not for comparison, but for you to honor God.
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Fight the Good Fight
I know that 1 Timothy 6 is known for its verse on the love of money being the root of all evil. Many think it is money that is evil, but the Word clearly states that it is the love of money that is evil, not the money itself. The Word also clearly states to Timothy (from Paul in verses 11-12) to "pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, steadfastness, gentleness." Doing this shows our love for God. We can learn from Paul's letter to Timothy to stay strong in the faith and not fall for worldliness.
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Paul's Guidance of Timothy
Paul tells Timothy in Chapter 4 some guiding words or advice, if you will. In verses 1-5, Paul tells Timothy about those that will depart from the faith and start believing and teaching things that are not of the faith and kind of making up their own rules, so to speak. Paul said people will forbid marriage and tell you that you cannot eat certain foods, but if you have asked God to bless it, then there is no issue with what you eat.
In verses 6-10 Paul tells Timothy to train himself up in godliness. He says that yes physical training is important, but godliness training far exceeds physical training in importance. Also, in verses 11-16, Paul basically challenges Timothy to stand up for himself as people will tell him he is too young to lead, teach and preach. He tells him to conduct himself in love and purity (godliness). He tells Timothy to practice these things and watch himself. Timothy is going to be a leader and teacher, so if he is not already doing these things, then how will others that he leads follow his example.
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