Verses 14-15
In his personal life Timothy should continue living as he had rather than turning aside to follow the example of the evil men Paul just mentioned. Timothy’s conduct grew out of what he had learned that gave him personal convictions.
"Jewish parents were expected to teach their children the Law from the age of five onwards." [Note: Kelly, p. 201. Cf. Mishnah Pirke Aboth 5:21.]
Timothy’s convictions grew stronger because Paul’s life had backed up the truth that Timothy had learned from him. Furthermore they were consistent with the sacred Scriptures that he had known all his life (i.e., the Hebrew Scriptures, cf. 2 Timothy 1:5). These inspired writings convey wisdom and lead to personal salvation from sin because they point to Christ. Thus they are reliable and powerful.
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