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Work hard so you can present yourself to God and
receive his approval. Be a good worker, one who does not need to be ashamed and
who correctly explains the word of truth. Avoid worthless, foolish talk that
only leads to more godless behavior. This kind of talk spreads like cancer, as
in the case of Hymenaeus and Philetus. They have left the path of truth,
claiming that the resurrection of the dead has already occurred; in this way,
they have turned some people away from the faith. But God's truth stands firm
like a foundation stone with this inscription: "The LORD knows those who
are his," and "All who belong to the LORD must turn away from
evil." In a wealthy home some utensils are made of gold and silver, and
some are made of wood and clay. The expensive utensils are used for special
occasions, and the cheap ones are for everyday use. If you keep yourself pure,
you will be a special utensil for honorable use. Your life will be clean, and
you will be ready for the Master to use you for every good work. 2
Timothy 2:15-21
Meditate. Read God’s word and listen to what He is
saying.
The LORD knows those who are his, and all who belong to
the LORD must turn away from evil. Paul goes on to encourage Timothy to
keep himself pure and his life clean. Good advice. Paul was a good example for
Timothy and us, too. Clean lives reflect a good relationship with the Lord—by being
obedient and keeping a short tally needing prayer, forgiveness is always right
at hand. Paul gives a testimony of having a clean life himself when in Acts 23:1
he stands before the Sanhedrin and declares…"Brothers, I have always
lived before God with a clear conscience!" A clear conscience is
encouraging to not only to the person experience that, but also to those around
them. No guilt—no running from the Lord, or anyone else. Peace, joy, love,
patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control will
flow from the heart of that person. People with those qualities—that fruit of
the Spirit—in their life are truly pleasing the Lord and are ready for serving
Him. They have built a good relationship with the Lord and know that bridges
take work.
Verse of Salvation ~ In that day the people will
proclaim, "This is our God! We trusted in him, and he saved us! This is
the LORD, in whom we trusted. Let us rejoice in the salvation he brings!" Isaiah
25:9
Happy
Birthday Mike!
Blessing
on you…today and always!
Praise
the LORD!
How
blessed is the man who fears the LORD, who greatly delights in His commands.
Psalm
112:1
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