August 25
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2 TIMOTHY 4
I charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who is to judge the living and the dead, and by his appearing and his kingdom: 2 preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and exhort, with complete patience and teaching. 3 For the time is coming when people will not endure sound teaching, but having itching ears they will accumulate for themselves teachers to suit their own passions, 4 and will turn away from listening to the truth and wander off into myths. 5 As for you, always be sober-minded, endure suffering, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry.
– 2 Timothy 4:1-5
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2 TIMOTHY 4 CHARGE TO CHRISTIANS
A poem inspired by these verses by ILMA
As a firm believer of Christ Jesus, you are charged with a task to do
A Christian is one who faithfully serves Christ and our Lord God
Our heavenly Master requires you to fulfill your duties as his servant
You cannot be a servant and do nothing; your part must be carried out
You were given an anointing by his Spirit and equipped to do the work
You have to trust his prodding so you can do what gives glory to God
Preach the word of God at all times and on every occasion, it is your duty
Reproach when others are falling and urge one another to be faithful.
When admonishing each other, make sure you are gentle and patient
If you do not watch what you do or say, you can easily stumble
Make it a habit to study Scripture regularly and memorize truth
This way, you are ready to be Christ’s soldier to ward off myths.
Always be in control of your thoughts and align it with truth
Watch out and test the spirits for many false teachers have come
Be patient to endure trials and suffering so your faith can grow
Do the work of an evangelist, spreading the gospel throughout.
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REFLECTION
• According to these verses Christians are called to preach the word, evangelize, rebuke and exhort one another, how come many believers do not do so?