2 Timothy 3:13 - Pursue a godly life in the midst of evil

“evil men and impostors will grow worse and worse, deceiving and being deceived.”

2 Timothy 3:13

It is sad to say but the Word of God tells us that “evil men and impostors will grow worse and worse.” We see this happening more and more all the time. The Word also informs us that they will both deceive others (be able fool others and make them believe something that is contrary to the truth) and they themselves will be deceived. How sad. Those that desire to live a godly life will suffer. 2 Timothy 3:12 says “Yes, and all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution.” God’s Word instructs us to continue in the things we have been taught and know. It is also important that we remain in His Word, reading His Holy Scriptures daily. 2 Timothy 3:16-17 says “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 complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.” Reading God’s Word helps us to receive our much needed spiritual nourishment from Him. It is profitable for our soul, our doctrine. It gives us reproof. It corrects us, straightening us out, making us right with Him. It instructs us in righteousness. It helps us to be complete, whole. It helps us to be “thoroughly equipped for every good work.” Be encouraged today. Keep in His Word. Meditate on it. Apply it to your daily life. It will give you strength and encourage you to live a godly life, despite what is going on all around you.

Father, the evil in this world is so widespread. It is growing worse and worse all the time. Your people are suffering for their righteousness, just as Christ suffered. Men are deceiving others and they themselves are being deceived. May we not be fooled. May we be able to discern the truth, praying accordingly. Keep us close to Your Word. May we read it daily. May it make our doctrine sound. May it reproof us. May it correct us if we are in the wrong so we can get our hearts right with you. May it instruct us in walking in Your righteousness. May it help us to be complete so that we are thoroughly equipped for every good work. Strengthen us in these evil days. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.