In a large house there are things made out of gold and silver. But there are also things made out of wood and clay. Some have special purposes. Others have common purposes. Suppose someone stays away from what is common. Then the Master will be able to use them for special purposes. They will be made holy. They will be ready to do any good work. Run away from the evil things that young people long for. Try hard to do what is right. Have faith, love and peace. Do these things together with those who call on the Lord from a pure heart. Don’t have anything to do with arguing. It is dumb and foolish. You know it only leads to fights. Anyone who serves the Lord must not be hard to get along with. Instead, they must be kind to everyone. They must be able to teach. The one who serves must not hold anything against anyone. They must gently teach those who are against them. Maybe God will give a change of heart to those who are against you. That will lead them to know the truth. Maybe they will come to their senses. Maybe they will escape the devil’s trap. He has taken them as prisoners to do what he wanted. (2 Timothy 2:20-26)
Wow! These words are so appropriate for today's society! I don't really have to say much.
We all, young and old, can heed this advice as believers. Do not get involved in the bitter back and forths of this society. Stay separated! We cannot blend in and our witness be lost. Christ followers need to be distinctively different to be seen, heard and effective.
As we present a different option......CHRIST....maybe some will come to their senses as Paul wrote!
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