Tuesday, March 5, 2013

Gangrene?


It had been a while since I last read 2 Timothy, so when I started reading it this month, I struck several beautiful gems that I hadn't seen before.  the verses talk about gossip, temptation, and quarreling.  I think that's something we need to pay attention to.  Why?  Because these verses say that gossip spreads like gangrene.  It's deadly.  It kills.  That's something worth examining in our lives.  Gossip and arguing ruin our witness to the world.  And that's something that should be very important, because if we aren't here to shine Jesus' glory to the world, then what are we here to do?  

 "Avoid godless chatter, because those who indulge in it will become more and more ungodly. Their teaching will spread like gangrene." 2 Timothy 2:16-17

"Flee the evil desires of youth and pursue righteousness, faith, love and peace, along with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.  Don’t have anything to do with foolish and stupid arguments, because you know they produce quarrels.  And the Lord’s servant must not be quarrelsome but must be kind to everyone, able to teach, not resentful." 2 Timothy 2:22-24

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