isv 2Timothy:2:14-26 SEEK
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Remind others about these things ,
and warn them in the sight of God not to argue over words .
Arguing does not do any good but only destroys those who are listening .
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Do your best to present yourself to God as an approved worker who has nothing to be ashamed of ,
handling the word of truth with precision .
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However ,
avoid pointless discussions .
For people will become more and more ungodly ,
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and what they say will spread everywhere like gangrene .
Hymenaeus and Philetus are like that .
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They have abandoned the truth by claiming that the resurrection has already taken place ,
and so they destroy the faith of others .
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However ,
God '
s solid foundation still stands .
It has this inscription on it : “
The Lord knows those who belong to him ,”
and “
Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord must turn away from evil .”
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In a large house there are not only utensils made of gold and silver ,
but also those made of wood and clay .
Some are for special use ,
while others are for ordinary use .
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Therefore ,
if anyone stops associating with these people ,
he will become a special utensil ,
set apart for the owner '
s use ,
prepared for every good work .
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Flee from youthful passions .
Instead ,
pursue righteousness ,
faithfulness ,
love ,
and peace together with those who call on the Lord with a pure heart .
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Do not have anything to do with foolish and stupid discussions ,
because you know they breed arguments .
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A servant of the Lord must not argue .
Instead ,
he must be kind to everyone ,
teachable ,
willing to suffer wrong ,
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and gentle in refuting his opponents .
After all ,
maybe God will allow them to repent and to come to a full knowledge of the truth ,
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so that they might escape from the devil '
s snare ,
even though they '
ve been held captive by him to do his will .