ACC ~ 2 Timothy 1 v6

RENEW THE FRESHNESS. AMBROSIASTER: Paul urges Timothy to nurture his spirit with eagerness of mind, rejoicing in his faith, just as he once rejoiced in the newness of his ordination. COMMENTARY ON THE SECOND LETTER TO TIMOTHY.

FIRE AND FUEL. CHRYSOSTOM: For it requires much zeal to stir up the gift of God. As fire requires fuel, so grace requires our alacrity, that it may be ever fervent. … For it is in our power to kindle or extinguish this grace. … For by sloth and carelessness it is quenched, and by watchfulness and diligence it is kept alive. For it is in you indeed, but you must render it more vehement, that is, fill it with confidence, with joy and delight. Stand manfully. HOMILIES ON 2 TIMOTHY 1.

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