2 Timothy 1:13

Paul tells Timothy to follow his words. This is to be done in faith and love in Christ Jesus. I guess there is a way to follow the instructions wrongly. Therefore, it is important not only to do, but it is also important to do it in faith and love. But I wonder: why did he need to even say this? Wouldn't Timothy already know to follow Paul's words? He already knows what Paul has said and taught. Perhaps he forgot and needed a gentle reminder. Perhaps he was tempted to follow the words of someone else that were contrary to what Paul said. I guess it's easy for us to forget and to follow the words of those who are opposed to Jesus Christ. In light of that, it is important to remind ourselves and be reminded of what we so easily forget.