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EXALTING THE CROSS 205 In his work, Timothy constantly sought Paul's advice and instruction. He did not move from impulse, but exercised consideration and calm thought, inquiring at every step, Is this, the way of the Lord? The Holy Spirit found in him one who could be moulded and fashioned as a temple for the indwelling of the divine Presence. As the lessons of the Bible are wrought into the daily life, they have a deep and lasting influence upon the character. These lessons Timothy learned and practised. He had no specially brilliant talents; but his work was valuable because he used his God-given abilities in the Master's service. His knowledge of experimental piety distinguished him from other believers, and gave him influence. Those who labor for souls must attain to a deeper, fuller, clearer knowledge of God than can be gained by ordinary effort. They must throw all their energies into the work of the Master. They are engaged in a high and holy calling, and if they gain souls for their hire, they must lay firm hold upon God, daily receiving grace and power from the Source of all blessing. ''For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men, teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world; looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ; who gave Himself for us, that He might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto Himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works. ' ' ' Before pressing forward into new territory, Paul and his companions visited the churches that had 3 Titus 2:11-14.