MONDAY, June 29th, 2009

2 Timothy 2


1: Thou therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.
2: And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also.
3: Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.
4: No man that warreth entangleth himself with the affairs of this life; that he may please him who hath chosen him to be a soldier.
5: And if a man also strive for masteries, yet is he not crowned, except he strive lawfully.
6: The husbandman that laboureth must be first partaker of the fruits.
7: Consider what I say; and the Lord give thee understanding in all things.
8: Remember that Jesus Christ of the seed of David was raised from the dead according to my gospel:
9: Wherein I suffer trouble, as an evil doer, even unto bonds; but the word of God is not bound. 10: Therefore I endure all things for the elect's sakes, that they may also obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory.
11: It is a faithful saying: For if we be dead with him, we shall also live with him:
12: If we suffer, we shall also reign with him: if we deny him, he also will deny us:
13: If we believe not, yet he abideth faithful: he cannot deny himself.
14: Of these things put them in remembrance, charging them before the Lord that they strive not about words to no profit, but to the subverting of the hearers.
15: Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.
16: But shun profane and vain babblings: for they will increase unto more ungodliness.
17: And their word will eat as doth a canker: of whom is Hymenaeus and Philetus;
18: Who concerning the truth have erred, saying that the resurrection is past already; and overthrow the faith of some.
19: Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his. And, Let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity.
20: But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and of silver, but also of wood and of earth; and some to honour, and some to dishonour.
21: If a man therefore purge himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honour, sanctified, and meet for the master's use, and prepared unto every good work.
22: Flee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart.
23: But foolish and unlearned questions avoid, knowing that they do gender strifes.
24: And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient, 25: In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if God peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth;
26: And that they may recover themselves out of the snare of the devil, who are taken captive by him at his will.


Oakie-Doakie, This whole chapter is telling us to remain faithful to God and Jesus and to also stay away from sins. The verse I like the best is verses 3 and 10. In verse 3 it says we should be strong like a soldier and stay faithful to Jesus. Have you ever encountered a non-believer at school or somewhere else that is saying why they don't believe? Well that is a perfect time to be strong in what you believe in: Jesus Christ!! And at the same time it also states in verse 2 (Kind of reminds you of a Pastor) that we should share God's grace with all around us, and thas is what being a Christian is all about-sharing God's word with others.

Verse 16 and 22 are telling us that we need to not say prideful or rude things because that is leading to the path of ungodliness and so is youthful lusts. So stay away from things that you know is wrong! We've all made bad decisions on things...BUT The Holy Spirit helps us decide what is right from wrong by the feeling of Guilt or unsure-ness about certain situations. Remaining faithful is what I want to do forever!! And remember: like proverbs 27:17 states, when we hang out with certain friends, they can sometimes influence us on decision making, so trying to stay wise about those you hang out with is also an important aspect that relates to a few of the verses from this chapter.


~Victoria!