Unholy Leader's Character from 2 Tim. 3:3-4

SPIRITUAL DIARY FOR 8-20-02

 

My Worship Time                                                      Focus:  Unholy leader’s character

 

Bible Reading & Meditation                                     Reference:  2Timothy 3:3-4

 

            Message of the verse:  “3  unloving, irreconcilable, malicious gossips, without self-control, brutal, haters of good, 4  treacherous, reckless, conceited, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God,”

            Paul continues to describe the unholy character of some of these false teachers had.  He says that they are unloving, and loving is one of the characteristic that a believer is to have.  The next one is a “trucebreaker” for they cannot keep their promises.  They gossip about other peoples business, and they do this without self-control.  They hate what is good, they are treacherous and reckless.  They think that they never make a mistake, which makes them conceited.  They love pleasure instead of truly loving God.  You have to be one of God’s children before you can truly love Him.

            Spiritual meaning for my life today:  This is quite a list of bad characteristics that Paul is writing about and I do not want any of these to be part of my life on a consistent basis.

 

The Word of God was insightful and convicting to me today.

 

My Steps of Faith Today:  Get through Ginny’s viewing and memorial service with out any problems.