2 Timothy 2:23-26
But avoid foolish and ignorant disputes, knowing that they generate strife. 24 And a servant of the Lord must not quarrel but be gentle to all, able to teach, patient, 25 in humility correcting those who are in opposition, if God perhaps will grant them repentance, so that they may know the truth, 26 and that they may come to their senses and escape the snare of the devil, having been taken captive by him to do his will.
But avoid foolish and ignorant disputes, knowing that they generate strife. 24 And a servant of the Lord must not quarrel but be gentle to all, able to teach, patient, 25 in humility correcting those who are in opposition, if God perhaps will grant them repentance, so that they may know the truth, 26 and that they may come to their senses and escape the snare of the devil, having been taken captive by him to do his will.
Speaking the truth in love when talking about spiritual things - this can be difficult when the truth is obvious, yet others want to turn it into an argument. What are we to do? Respond with gentle words instead of arguments, humility in correction, knowing what the Bible says to give a good defense for the hope we have. We pray God will lead them to admit and turn from sin to Him as they see the truth. Most of all, we want to see them set free from the devil's lies that trap them in darkness, and be translated into the light of the knowledge of God's glory in Jesus Christ.
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