May 19 “Turn Away From Sin” 2 Timothy 3:1-5
Good morning from Pastor Glen Brock, Baptist Tabernacle Church, Wendell, North Carolina… “This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come.2 For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, 3 Without natural affection, trucebreakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that are good, 4 Traitors, heady, high-minded, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God; 5 Having a form of godliness but denying the power thereof: from such turn away.” (2 Timothy 3:1-5)
Tune into any broadcast medium and observe the headlines for that day! The priorities of the world have shifted into utter insanity, without any degree of common sense or decency! In what world is it proper for men, dressed as women, to be teaching young children, and the powers that want to be, are promoting and defending such behaviors? How is it that multiple individuals can me murdered in the inner cities of America, and little, if any outcry occurs, yet, when a police officer, in the performance of their duty, kills a suspect, that is armed and dangerous, that it immediately provokes a violent and destructive response? Are you observing the selective outrage and the targeted responses to evil? Daddy used to tell me that a day was coming when the basic common-sense standards of behavior would be viewed as evil, wrong and contrary to civil society! The day has arrived! What are the priorities of the Evil Driven Leadership of our Nation? It appears that the systematic destruction of unborn children is the number one priority, closely followed by the idea that the Judo-Christian Ethic is antiquated and contrary to the perverted thoughts of a “God-less” society! Be Not Deceived; we are living in the last days of this evil world’s domination. 2 Timothy 3:1-5 is meant for today, May 19, 2023! Believer, we MUST be aware of the twisted nature of the Evil that has overtaken basic common sense, and we MUST continue to claim His promises and Live Out His Love, growing each day into the Spiritual Warriors, Armored Up, Prayed Up, Read Up, prepared to Step Up, Speak Up and to Lead as many as we can, into a Saving Relationship with Jesus Christ! EVIL EXISTS! SATAN IS MOVING, AND GOD’S PLAN IS UNFOLDING! TIME IS PRECIOUS AND WE MUST ACT RIGHT NOW! Hebrews 13:5 provides great comfort, as it instructs us… “Let your conduct be without covetousness; be content with such things as you have. For He Himself has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.” He has promised HIS Faithfulness! Listen, we ARE in the middle of this ugliness and decay, yet we can walk confidently and fortified in the knowledge that He will sustain us, keep us, and Protect us, when we surrender completely to His Holy Will! This world is headed towards destruction, but because of the Love of God, through our Savior, Jesus Christ, we are not a part of this world, but, because of His Redeeming Blood, we are citizens of Heaven! Be Strong, Endure, Be Faithful, Continue to Proclaim His Love and Salvation, and NEVER, EVER ALLOW THIS WORLD AND THE CIRCUMSTANCES OF THIS AGE, TO DICTATE YOUR BEHAVIORS! Words fail me, as I attempt to express the sadness of our present age, yet I want you to be aware that we live in this world, but, PRAISE GOD, as Born-Again Believers, WE ARE NOT OF THIS WORLD! Please Stay Strong & Focused, and continue to realize that, for the committed Follower of Christ, THE BEST IS, INDEED, YET TO BE!