2 Timothy 3:1-5

 2 Timothy 3:1-5 is talking about this corrupt world.

Things I used to believe about God that now I believe were incorrect.

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.for women only*

2 Timothy 3: 1-5

"But know this, that in the last days difficult times will come.

3:2 For men will be lovers of self, lovers of money, boasters, arrogant, revilers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy,

3:3 Without natural affection, implacable, slanderers, without self-control, savage, not lovers of good,

3:4 Traitors, reckless, blinded with pride, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God,

3:5 Having an outward form of godliness, though denying its power; from these also turn away."

I have seen these verses posted by Christians to point fingers at how bad the non-christians of this world have become.  And I agreed with them.

But it has recently been brought to my attention that these verses are not talking about the "world" but instead are talking about Christians.

Lee points out (and rightly I believe) 

"The subject of 2 Timothy is inoculation against the decline of the church."  

Not of the world.

So I will have to once again "eat humble pie" and "get off my high horse" and focus on gaining and maintaining the purity of the gospel message which I am continuing to receive and understand.  

The work is becoming more and more difficult but we Christians must persevere,  until the Lord returns to gather His followers to Himself.

Read the verses again with Christians in mind:

2 Tim 3:1-5

But know this, that in the last days difficult times will come.

3:2 For men [Christians] will be lovers of self, lovers of money, boasters, arrogant, revilers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy,

3:3 Without natural affection, implacable, slanderers, without self-control, savage, not lovers of good,

3:4 Traitors, reckless, blinded with pride, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God,

3:5 Having an outward form of godliness, though denying its power; from these also turn away.

Lord, help each one of us to examine this scripture word by word and allow You to show us where we are failing in Your call for us to live a life that is pleasing to you - a life of righteousness.  Amen

If you have not received Christ as your Savior, you can do that today.  Pray a prayer to God and repent of your sins which have separated you from Him, and believe into the saving grace of Jesus Christ.  Jesus is the ONLY way to make things right with God.

May God bless you,

Karla 

*  Scripture is clear that as a woman I cannot teach or have  authority over any man.

I am thankful to Bible teachers, especially my husband Dale, who have helped me understand God's Word better. ~ Karla