How to Live in Truth

2 Timothy 3:12-17

¹² Yes, and all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution. ¹³ But evil men and impostors will grow worse and worse, deceiving and being deceived. ¹⁴ But you must continue in the things which you have learned and been assured of, knowing from whom you have learned them, ¹⁵ and that from childhood you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.

¹⁶ All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, ¹⁷ that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.

“We may very well be interrupting our sanctification because of our truth.” – Minister Gabriel Cyprian

 

Know The Truth and Continue to Grow in It
vs. 14-15

We constantly face the issue of false doctrine.  We need to discern whether the doctrine lines up with the word of God.

Note how the word has been passed down by each generation. It is important that seasoned saints show the scars.

“We will never be able to fully understand everything.” – Minister Gabriel Cyprian

 

It Cost to Grow in Truth
2 Timothy 3:12-13

Paul does not list an exclusive list of those who will be persecuted for God’s sake.  All who believe will be persecuted.

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We Grow in Truth for a Purpose
2 Timothy:16-17

All scripture is profitable to doctrine because it brings us to truth.  We must keep our eyes open.

“Anything that God breathes on, lives.” – Minister Gabriel Cyprian

 

PRACTICAL APPLICATION

How Do We Know and Continue to Grow in Truth?

Be Consistent
Meditate on the word of God day and night. You not only will be blessed but you will be wise for salvation through faith in Jesus Christ. [Psalm 1:1-2]

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What Should We Do When We Face Persecution & False Doctrine?
Persecution
Pray [for those who persecute you], Matt 5:10
Rejoice [in the midst] Matt 5:12
Commit [trust God] 1 Pet 2:23

False Doctrine
Test and make sure that everything that is said lines up with the word! (Acts 17:11,1 Tim 6:3,5)

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How Do We Grow in Truth for a Purpose?
Prepare for work
Let the word do what it’s designed to do, set yourself in it, and do good works for the glory of God.