Read 2 Timothy 2:8-15
Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, a descendant of David—that is my gospel, for which I suffer hardship, even to the point of being chained like a criminal. But the word of God is not chained. Therefore I endure everything for the sake of the elect, so that they may also obtain the salvation that is in Christ Jesus, with eternal glory.The saying is sure:
If we have died with him, we will also live with him;
if we endure, we will also reign with him;
if we deny him, he will also deny us;
if we are faithless, he remains faithful—
for he cannot deny himself.
Remind them of this, and warn them before God that they are to avoid wrangling over words, which does no good but only ruins those who are listening. Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved by him, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly explaining the word of truth
Think
Paul has difficult words for us; but he reminds us of God’s
grace. I’m not always as faithful as I
should be – or perhaps I should say I am seldom faithful.
But Paul reminds us… “If we are faithless, he remains
faithful – for he cannot deny himself.”
I love that about God.
Despite us – he remains faithful.
Pray
Paul mentions in verse 9 that he suffers hardship for the
sake of the gospel. Many Christians all
over the world suffer for their faith.
Keep them in your prayers.
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