The Word Of God

The Book of 2 Timothy: Part 2

Dealing with False Teachers

14: Keep reminding God's people of these things. Warn them before God against quarreling about words; it is of no value, and only ruins those who listen.

15: Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth.

16: Avoid godless chatter, because those who indulge in it will become more and more ungodly.

17: Their teaching will spread like gangrene. Among them are Hymenaeus and Philetus,

18: who have departed from the truth. They say that the resurrection has already taken place, and they destroy the faith of some.

19: Nevertheless, God's solid foundation stands firm, sealed with this inscription: "The Lord knows those who are his," and, "Everyone who confesses the name of the Lord must turn away from wickedness."

20: In a large house there are articles not only of gold and silver, but also of wood and clay; some are for special purposes and some for common use.

21: Those who cleanse themselves from the latter will be instruments for special purposes, made holy, useful to the Master and prepared to do any good work.

22: 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.

23: Don't have anything to do with foolish and stupid arguments, because you know they produce quarrels.

24: And the Lord's servant must not be quarrelsome but must be kind to everyone, able to teach, not resentful.

25: Opponents must be gently instructed, in the hope that God will grant them repentance leading them to a knowledge of the truth,

26: and that they will come to their senses and escape from the trap of the devil, who has taken them captive to do his will.

(2 Timothy 2: 14-26)