4 RULES OF SUCCESS

II TIMOTHY

Pastor Rick Jackson

One of the greatest generals to live in the last 100 years or so was General Douglas MacArthur, commander of the Allied Forces in the Pacific during World War II. Perhaps best known for his, “I shall return” promise to the Philippines. MacArthur made a list of “4 RULES OF SUCCESS” in military battles. I don’t know if he was basing them on Scripture (he professed to be a Christian) but his list is indeed Scriptural. In fact, God used the Apostle Paul to describe them almost 2000 years before MacArthur.

I. “A CAUSE TO DIE FOR”

On Memorial day we remember those who gave their lives for our freedom. In I Samuel 17:29 David asked the question near a battlefield, “Is there not a cause?” Paul gave a cause in 2 Timothy 2:1 Thou therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. Was this something he was willing to die for? He gave the answer to some Christians who were worried about his safety in Acts 21:13

Then Paul answered, What mean ye to weep and to break mine heart? for I am ready not to be bound only, but also to die at Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.

Many have given their lives for the promotion of the freedom that Christ offers, [John 8:36] If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed.

II. “AN ADEQUATELY TRAINED AND EQUIPPED ARMY”

2 Timothy 2:1-19, 3:16-17

III. “AN ADEQUATE MEANS OF SUPPORT”

2 Timothy 1:6-18

IV. “KNOWING YOUR ENEMY”

2 Timothy 2:19-26