"But shun profane and vain babblings: for they will increase unto more ungodliness. And their word will eat as doth a canker: of whom is Hymenaeus and Philetus; Who concerning the truth have erred, saying that the resurrection is past already; and overthrow the faith of some. Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his. And, Let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity. But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and of silver, but also of wood and of earth; and some to honour, and some to dishonour. If a man therefore purge himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honour, sanctified, and meet for the master's use, and prepared unto every good work. Flee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart. But foolish and unlearned questions avoid, knowing that they do gender strifes. And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient, In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if God peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth; And that they may recover themselves out of the snare of the devil, who are taken captive by him at his will."
Today's is yet another very important lesson for the children of God. Herein, Paul clearly establishes that Christian people are to set themselves apart from those who would argue against the pure doctrine of Jesus Christ by altering His gospel message to fit their own evil agenda. Paul warned that the church is not made up of all good and faithful people, he referred to them as "gold" and "silver" but rather, within the church there are also bad seed, referenced herein as "wood" and "earth".
We should endeavor to teach the pure gospel of Jesus Christ to all those whom are willing to listen. However, we are to abstain from falling into pointless arguments with those who are willfully ignorant of that gospel.~
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