2 Timothy 3:10-17 (NLT)
10 But you, Timothy, certainly know what I teach, and how I live, and what my purpose in life is. You know my faith, my patience, my love, and my endurance.
11 You know how much persecution and suffering I have endured. You know all about how I was persecuted in Antioch, Iconium, and Lystra—but the Lord rescued me from all of it. 12 Yes, and everyone who wants to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution. 13 But evil people and impostors will flourish. They will deceive others and will themselves be deceived. 14 But you must remain faithful to the things you have been taught. You know they are true, for you know you can trust those who taught you. 15 You have been taught the holy Scriptures from childhood, and they have given you the wisdom to receive the salvation that comes by trusting in Christ Jesus. 16 All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right. 17 God uses it to prepare and equip his people to do every good work.
10 But you, Timothy, certainly know what I teach, and how I live, and what my purpose in life is. You know my faith, my patience, my love, and my endurance.
11 You know how much persecution and suffering I have endured. You know all about how I was persecuted in Antioch, Iconium, and Lystra—but the Lord rescued me from all of it. 12 Yes, and everyone who wants to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution. 13 But evil people and impostors will flourish. They will deceive others and will themselves be deceived. 14 But you must remain faithful to the things you have been taught. You know they are true, for you know you can trust those who taught you. 15 You have been taught the holy Scriptures from childhood, and they have given you the wisdom to receive the salvation that comes by trusting in Christ Jesus. 16 All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right. 17 God uses it to prepare and equip his people to do every good work.
During the closing season of Paul’s journey, this is the
instruction from a spiritual father to his spiritual child. Paul understands
that the things going to happen and reminds his spiritual child the essential
things that he needs to take note of:
- Everyone who wants to live a godly life in Christ Jesus, he will be persecuted because often the values of the Christian faith is contrary to the values of the world. Therefore, when one stands for his faith, there will be opposition and persecution.
- So one must be strong in the Word of God, the Scripture. It is because from the Word will from wisdom not just for salvation, but also for living a life that pleases God.
- The Word of God has an auto-corrective system that will help and guide us to do what is right.
- And like Timothy, we as individuals, should not only equip oneself with the inspired word of God. We must also teach and train others to do so for God uses the Scriptures to prepare and equip His people for every good work.
- ARE WE DELIBERATE IN DOING SO?
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