Wednesday, October 24, 2007

Foolish Arguments

V. 23 – Foolish, ignorant arguments.  Have you ever heard such?  Have you ever engaged in such yourself?  Working with people (even Christian people) can be a challenge.  We are to be patient with each other.  How many people (not counting yourself) do you know who like to argue, like to quarrel, and seem to enjoy being difficult?  V. 3:1 – The last days, difficult times.  Read these verses slowly, and then ask this question: Is it possible that indeed the time is near?  Though none of us have the final answer, should not it cause us to live in a spirit of expectancy and with sincere dedication to the Lord and His work?  Notice that Paul suggest that his life has been a good example for folks as to how one ought to live.  Could I say that of my life?  V. 14 – Remain faithful.  In what ways might I improve my life in this area of faithfulness?  V. 16 – A good verse to remind us that Scripture is God breathed; inspired.  V. 17 – The Scriptures are to prepare and equip God’s people for living life as it should be lived.  A final emphasis – the importance of getting to know the message of our Bible better, and then to live accordingly.

 

Donald E. Pardun

 

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