2 Timothy 4-7.26.21

Scripture

‭2 Timothy‬ ‭4:3‬ ‭

“For a time is coming when people will no longer listen to sound and wholesome teaching. They will follow their own desires and will look for teachers who will tell them whatever their itching ears want to hear.”

Observation-What does it say?

In this final letter to Timothy, Paul writes to warn him of possible troubles ahead for the church. Paul encourages Timothy to be prepared , to keep a clear mind, and patiently correct, rebuke, and encourage the church with good and sound teaching. Where does good and sound teaching come from? Directly from the Word of God.

Understanding-What does it mean?

Stay the course. Finish the race!

The verse I chose this morning really stuck out to me because it really seems like Paul is speaking about the generation that we live in today. We live in a society where just having the phrase “In God We Trust” on our currency offends people. We live in a society where having the 10 Commandments posted somewhere within our school’s walls is offensive. I guess having some sort of morals like not killing, not stealing, or not committing adultery is something people don’t want crammed down their throats, huh?! 🤷🏽‍♂️ The fact of the matter is we live in a society that is deteriorating. We live in a society that Paul speaks of in this passage-(society that wants to pick and choose which commandments they like, and which ones they want to to ignore and replace). The problem with having people determine what is right and wrong is that we are all sinners-(see Romans 3:10). We are imperfect people. So instead of following the ways of a Holy and perfect God, we choose to do things our own way to fill our own selfish desires. And that is what Paul is warning Timothy about here, and it should be a warning for the church today. We need to be prepared. We need to stand firm on God’s Word. We cannot give in to pressures of society and dilute God’s Message. We need to encourage and pray for one another to stay the course, be on mission, and finish the race! Because at the end of it all, I know I would like to be able to say what Paul said in verse 7, “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, and I have remained faithful.”

Life Application

Pray for “The Church” to stand up for God!

Now when I say “The Church”, I’m talking about all followers of Jesus Christ. We are His hands and feet out there in this world.

We are called to be set apart, to be holy, from the rest of the world. We need to stand up and fight for what we believe in. Don’t let anyone pressure us into going against our beliefs. I pray for God’s people to stand united, and be on mission together. Let’s be the salt and light of the earth. Let’s pray for revival in our nation and God’s wisdom for our leaders. We can sure use it in our country’s situation right now. But it has to start with us (His Church)!

“Then if my people who are called by my name will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sins and restore their land.”-‭‭2 Chronicles‬ ‭7:14

“Be on guard. Stand firm in the faith. Be courageous. Be strong.”-1 Corinthians‬ ‭16:13‬

-Moses Gaddi‭‭