2nd Timothy

I’ve been reading through the epistles and have recently been reading in 2^nd Timothy. 2^nd Timothy gives instructions to young Timothy because already the early church is showing the effects of what happens when man is given responsibility by God. Most would normally expect that Christianity would only produce good fruit but the true is always counterfeited and used for conflicting reasons. 2^nd Timothy deals with how he should expect this and how deal with it as a Christian.

In chapter 3 verse 5 to expect the following from those who appear to be Christians: “Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away.

Paul solution for Timothy was one soars – the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus. All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works.” 2 Timothy 3:5, 15-17 KJV

The thing that stands out to me in these last verses is that Scripture is good for reproof and correction. This is why the Christian should be in the word no matter how old he is. I need reproof and correction all the time. It is the only solution to wandering away with my own thoughts on God’s things.