For the time (3)…

Hello everyone,

How are you doing on this day? I hope well and bubbling in the Lord.

Primary Text

“For the time is coming when [people] will not tolerate (endure) sound and wholesome instruction, but, having ears itching [for something pleasing and gratifying], they will gather to themselves one teacher after another to a considerable number, chosen to satisfy their own liking and to foster the errors they hold, And will turn aside from hearing the truth and wander off into myths and man-made fictions.”” 2 Timothy 4v3-4 (AMP)

I am reminded of Judges 21v25 where the Bible says “In those days there was no king in Israel: every man did that which was right in his own eyes.” In this time of itching ears, it seems people want to do what they like, and seek after those teachers who will tell them what they want to hear. Do you find yourself being offended at the Word of God and beginning to seek only those who will tell you what you want to hear? 2 Timothy 3v13-17 (KJV) says “But evil men and seducers shall wax worse and worse, deceiving and being deceived. But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them; And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus. All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect thoroughly furnished unto all good works.” Be careful that you do not become one of those who turn away from the truth and be deceived, or be a deceiver yourself. God is faithful, and He wants us to be partakers of His holiness. Sometimes He reproves us, but it is those He loves and deals with as sons that He reproves (Hebrews 12v5-11). Don’t be offended at the Word, and receive it with humility that it might change you (James 1v21-22).

Supplementary Text

“You’re going to find that there will be times when people will have no stomach for solid teaching, but will fill up on spiritual junk food – catchy opinions that tickle their fancy. They’ll turn their backs on truth and chase mirages. But you – keep your eye on what you’re doing; accept the hard times along with the good; keep the Message alive; do a thorough job as God’s servant.” 2 Timothy 4v3-5 (MSG)

Prayer

Heavenly Father we thank You so much for Your Word. Father, we pray for the grace to endure sound teaching and instruction and not be offended by Your Word, in Jesus name, amen.