Model Spiritual Servants, Part 2: Timothy (Philippians 2:19–24) John MacArthur

Summary

This sermon examines Philippians 2:17-30, focusing on Timothy as a model of spiritual virtue and selfless service. The passage emphasizes that exemplary lives, like Timothy's, are powerful tools for spiritual leadership because they demonstrate the possibility of living out biblical principles. The practical takeaway is that we are better led by following models and patterns of godly behavior than by abstract rules, and these examples assure us that our duties are achievable.