2 Timothy, 3

Commentary

In 2 Timothy 3, Paul is warning Timothy of the difficult times that are to come. He tells Timothy that in the last days, people will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boastful, proud, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, without love, unforgiving, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, not lovers of the good, treacherous, rash, conceited, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God. Paul is warning Timothy that these people will be present in the church and that they will be difficult to deal with. He encourages Timothy to remain strong in his faith and to continue to preach the gospel despite the opposition he will face. Paul also encourages Timothy to continue to study the Scriptures and to be an example of faithfulness to the believers. He reminds Timothy that all Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness. Paul is reminding Timothy that the Word of God is the source of truth and that it is the only thing that can truly equip him for the difficult times ahead. Paul's words of warning and encouragement to Timothy are still relevant today. We live in a world that is full of people who are lovers of themselves and lovers of money. We must remain strong in our faith and continue to preach the gospel despite the opposition we face. We must also continue to study the Scriptures and be an example of faithfulness to the believers. The Word of God is the source of truth and it is the only thing that can truly equip us for the difficult times ahead.

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