Stir up; as one does a smouldering fire, that it may burn brighter. This was to be done by the vigorous exercise of the gift of God; that was in him; the spiritual gifts, namely, that had been imparted to him by the Holy Ghost in connection with the laying on of hands. Compare 1 Timothy 4:14, and 1 Corinthians 12:1-31, where among spiritual gifts are named "the word of wisdom," "and the word of knowledge." Verse 2 Timothy 1:8. The faith and love of parents and grandparents will not save their children or grandchildren; they also must exercise faith and love themselves, and be active in discharging their appropriate duties.

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Old Testament