For the Spirit that God has given us does not make us timid; instead, his Spirit fills us with power, love, and self-control. Do not be ashamed, then, of witnessing for our Lord; ... Instead, take your part in suffering for the Good News, as God gives you the strength for it. He saved us and called us to be his own people, not because of what we have done, but because of his own purpose and grace. He gave us this grace by means of Christ Jesus before the beginning of time...
The Lord Jesus through the help of the same Spirit -- the Holy Spirit -- took on the shame of dying on the cross, who are we then to be ashamed of sharing His word, to spread the kindness that God had for us even before time.
http://bible.com/69/2ti.1.3-9.GNTD
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