“Remind them of these things, and charge them before God not to quarrel about words, which does no good, but only ruins the hearers” (2 Timothy 2:14).
How many fight over small things that, although important to some, are not the essence of what Christ establishes in grace. Come then and do not be quarrelsome as some are. You win some, you lose some. Only the Lord is always right. Those who believe in Him are saved. Trust the Lord and let the rest fall behind. Do not be ruined, nor ruin your hearers, but walk in the light.
Lord, You know those things that do no good. Help me, Lord, to live into the life of faith You have given me. Guide me in Your goodness so that I would not bog down with less important things but live each day in the fullness of Your grace. Help me to remember these things as I walk through the day. Guide me in Your goodness and mercy always.
Lord Jesus, You know how difficult it is to navigate in this wicked age. There are many who lay traps and play word games. Help me to be humble but alert and neither fall for the traps, nor lay them myself. Teach me, Lord, to be gracious as You are gracious. Teach me to see the traps of the modern scribes and pharisees. Guide me to learn from You what it means to be always faithful. Amen.
