Our world is fallen. We cannot forget. Times will get hard one day…this fact hasn’t changed. The Bible is clear about it all. We can’t allow the longevity of our time on this earth to cause us to fall numb to the Truth.
Run from anything that stimulates youthful lusts. Instead, pursue righteous living, faithfulness, love, and peace. Enjoy the companionship of those who call on the Lord with pure hearts. Again, I say, don’t get involved in foolish, ignorant arguments that only start fights. A servant of the Lord must not quarrel but must be kind to everyone, be able to teach, and be patient with difficult people. Gently instruct those who oppose the truth. Perhaps God will change those people’s hearts, and they will learn the truth. Then they will come to their senses and escape from the devil’s trap. For they have been held captive by Him to do whatever He wants. 2 Timothy 2:22-26
The Scripture doesn’t instruct us to go along with the foolishness of others…but it says to gently instruct those who oppose the truth. A change of their heart is up to God.
I think we forget too easily that standing for truth will not be popular, very often. In fact, it will most often be vehemently opposed by the enemy of our souls. We must gain endurance within ourselves. Endurance to continue to do good, no matter what. To not grow weary in doing good.
Remember.
The description of those at the end is strikingly similar to what we see today, is it not?
You should know this, Timothy, that in the last days there will be very difficult times. For people will love only themselves and their money. They will be boastful and proud, scoffing at God, disobedient to their parents, and ungrateful. They will consider nothing sacred. They will be unloving and unforgiving; they will slander others and have no self-control. They will be cruel and hate what is good. They will betray their friends, be reckless, be puffed up with pride, and love pleasure rather than God. They will act religious, but they will reject the power that could make them godly. Stay away from people like that! 2 Timothy 3:1-5
The lack of self-control is evident every day. Not only in unbelievers, but also in believers. We have lost a value for self-control. Blame shifting is at an all time high. Parents don’t want to take responsibility for their children.
We must remember. We must take responsibility for ourselves and our families.
Don’t forget…the times are dark, but we cannot grow weary in doing good.
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