But Foolish

“But foolish and unlearned questions avoid, knowing that they do gender strifes. And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient, In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if God peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth; And that they may recover themselves out of the snare of the devil, who are taken captive by him at his will.” ‭‭2 Timothy‬ ‭2:23-26‬ ‭KJV‬‬

I hear people in dispute over The Truth, everywhere! However, I find very few that exhibit meekness as they argue their beliefs! 

Those who are in opposition to The Truth are captives of the devil and only God can bring them to repentance. 

When God brings one to repentance, The Truth is made known to them and they come to their senses; their eyes are opened to see the lie they have been living! In repentance they are set free; free to turn away from the very thing that has held them captive!

Foolish and ignorant disputes generate strife! They cause division in the body, as is the intent of the one behind all conflict; divide and conquer! That is why there are so many denominations. And each segment believes they have The Truth! 

So, what should we do? 

Avoid strife:Ask God to open our eyes and bring us to repentance! It's a walk, to be done daily, because unrepented sin hardens the heart! 

Ask for discernment of our leaders!In reading the above passage I feel blessed to perceive those qualities (meekness, patience, gentleness) in those who teach me! God has truly given me excellent examples of what a humble servant should be!

Pray! Pray God continues His Work in you! Pray God brings to repentance those who are in disputes! Pray for those who are in authority!

Seek The Truth!Lay aside everything that would pull you away from seeking Him with all of your heart! Ask God to have His way in your life! Give up your will for His will! Acknowledge Him as  your LORD and surrender control! (You don't have any anyway! It's an illusion, a snare of the devil!)

“For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.”

‭‭Ephesians‬ ‭6:12‬ ‭KJV‬‬

Repent while there is still time. 

Even so - MARANATHA! 

From 4/2/15