The young man, Timothy had a single heart and a fixed mind. Evidently he had allowed the Lord Jesus to work in his life. Keep in mind, both his mother, Eunice and his grandmother, Lois were very influential in shaping his “unfeigned” faith in Jesus Christ. Many believe that Paul was the one who led him to Jesus. Certainly, he discipled young Timothy who later served as a co worker and a Pastor.

2. Outside the Church (Acts 16:1,2).

“Then came he to Derbe and Lystra: and, behold, a certain disciple was there, named Timotheus, the son of a certain woman, which was a Jewess, and believed; but his father was a Greek: 2Which was well reported of by the brethren that were at Lystra and Iconium.”

This is key in serving the Lord. A man (or woman)must prove their self as to their loyalty to Jesus and faithfulness to His work through His Church. This means refraining from gossip, backbiting, or stirring up trouble in the Church.
Of course, we all fail at times, but it is then that we must make it right with our Lord and each other.

If the devil can get us at odds with each other, he has a foothold in the Church, but equally as bad in our spiritual life.
Unity is God’s will in the Church. Without it, the Church ceases to fulfill her VISION and MISSION. Granted, even though at times we “cross our wires,” but it is then that we must go to the CROSS and die to SELF so that the Holy Spirit is not grieved or quenched.