Jul 23, 2023
2 Timothy 2:14-26
14 Remind them of these things, and charge them
before God not to quarrel about words, which does no good, but only
ruins the hearers. 15 Do your best to present yourself
to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed,
rightly handling the word of truth. 16 But avoid
irreverent babble, for it will lead people into more and more
ungodliness, 17 and their talk will spread like
gangrene. Among them are Hymenaeus and Philetus,18 who
have swerved from the truth, saying that the resurrection has
already happened. They are upsetting the faith of some.
19 But God's firm foundation stands, bearing this seal:
“The Lord knows those who are His,” and, “Let everyone who names
the name of the Lord depart from iniquity.”
20 Now in a great house there are not only vessels of
gold and silver but also of wood and clay, some for honorable use,
some for dishonorable.21 Therefore, if anyone cleanses
himself from what is dishonorable, he will be a vessel for
honorable use, set apart as holy, useful to the master of the
house, ready for every good work.
22 So flee youthful passions and pursue righteousness,
faith, love, and peace, along with those who call on the Lord from
a pure heart. 23 Have nothing to do with foolish,
ignorant controversies; you know that they breed quarrels.
24 And the Lord's servant must not be quarrelsome but
kind to everyone, able to teach, patiently enduring evil,
25 correcting his opponents with gentleness. God may
perhaps grant them repentance leading to a knowledge of the truth,
26 and they may come to their senses and escape from the
snare of the devil, after being captured by him to do his will.
Key Words: Remind, Words, Handling, Foundation,
Ignorant, Teach, Knowledge, Truth
Keystone Verse: Do your best to present yourself
to God as one approved, a worker who has no needto be ashamed,
rightly handling the word of truth. (2 Timothy 2:15)