[109 words] Because of Perilous Times (Periods) (3:1) ‘This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come…” Because of Godly Christian Examples (3:14) “…continue in the things which you have learned and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them…” Because of the Power of the Scriptures (3:15) “…the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation…” Because of the Command of God (4:1-2) “I charge (command) thee before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ…preach the Word” Because Christians Have a Tendency to Drift (4:3-4) “For the time (period) will come when they will not endure sound doctrine…and they shall tum away their ears from the truth …” Gardner church of Christ Martin, TN…