2 Tim 1:7 One for the brothers...

2 Tim 1:7
7 For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline.
NIV

I would like to direct this passage to the men. Not to say that this one is not for women, but rather, I think men should pay close attention to it.

Read this a couple times. Time and time again, if you have to. I want this to sink into your spirit. If you want to know the reason I wanted to direct this passage to men, read it again, brothers. Pay close attention to all three characteristics that are described here and which are placed inside of us. Is this saying that we should not be timid, not by any means. But do not forget what kind of spirit God designed and built within you.