2 Timothy 2:15-19
Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. 16 But shun profane and idle babblings, for they will increase to more ungodliness. 17 And their message will spread like cancer. Hymenaeus and Philetus are of this sort, 18 who have strayed concerning the truth, saying that the resurrection is already past; and they overthrow the faith of some. 19 Nevertheless the solid foundation of God stands, having this seal:“The Lord knows those who are His,” and, “Let everyone who names the name of Christ depart from iniquity.”
Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. 16 But shun profane and idle babblings, for they will increase to more ungodliness. 17 And their message will spread like cancer. Hymenaeus and Philetus are of this sort, 18 who have strayed concerning the truth, saying that the resurrection is already past; and they overthrow the faith of some. 19 Nevertheless the solid foundation of God stands, having this seal:“The Lord knows those who are His,” and, “Let everyone who names the name of Christ depart from iniquity.”
Truth matters. Love matters. Speaking the truth IN love is priceless. We must understand God's word by reading, studying, and memorizing it as we meditate on how to put it into practice. Seeking only to care for others without a foundation of God's truth is as empty as a loveless clanging cymbal. This is why sound teaching within the church is vital to the gospel and to Christ's body. The bottom line here is that God knows who are real transformed believers, and those who are have no option but to be ever more holy as He is to reflect His name with honor and glory.
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