2 Timothy 2:1-7

You therefore, my child, be strengthened in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. The things which you have heard from me amongst many witnesses, commit the same things to faithful men who will be able to teach others also. You therefore must endure hardship as a good soldier of Christ Jesus. No soldier on duty entangles himself in the affairs of life, that he may please him who enrolled him as a soldier. Also, if anyone competes in athletics, he isn’t crowned unless he has competed by the rules. The farmer who labours must be the first to get a share of the crops. Consider what I say, and may the Lord give you understanding in all things.