I am guilty of this, so I am asking God to forgive me for behaving in an unbecoming manner. I will not participate in threads that cause divisions about believers of the faith. Subjects that are causing division, strife, anger and animosity.
[h=1]2 Timothy 2Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)[/h][h=3]An Approved Worker[/h]14 Remind them of these things, charging them before God[a] not to fight about words; this is in no way profitable and leads to the ruin of the hearers. 15 Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who doesn’t need to be ashamed, correctly teaching the word of truth. 16 But avoid irreverent, empty speech, for this will produce an even greater measure of godlessness. 17 And their word will spread like gangrene; Hymenaeus and Philetus are among them.18 They have deviated from the truth, saying that the resurrection has already taken place, and are overturning the faith of some. 19 Nevertheless, God’s solid foundation stands firm, having this inscription:
The Lord knows those who are His,[b] and
Everyone who names the name of the Lord
must turn away from unrighteousness.
20 Now in a large house there are not only gold and silver bowls, but also those of wood and clay, some for honorable[c] use, some for dishonorable.[d] 21 So if anyone purifies himself from anything dishonorable,[e] he will be a special[f]instrument, set apart, useful to the Master, prepared for every good work.
22 Flee from youthful passions, and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, along with those who call on the Lord from a pure heart. 23 But reject foolish and ignorant disputes, knowing that they breed quarrels. 24 The Lord’s slave must not quarrel, but must be gentle to everyone, able to teach,[g] and patient, 25 instructing his opponents with gentleness. Perhaps God will grant them repentance leading them to the knowledge of the truth. 26 Then they may come to their senses and escape the Devil’s trap, having been captured by him to do his will.
[h=1]2 Timothy 2Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)[/h][h=3]An Approved Worker[/h]14 Remind them of these things, charging them before God[a] not to fight about words; this is in no way profitable and leads to the ruin of the hearers. 15 Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who doesn’t need to be ashamed, correctly teaching the word of truth. 16 But avoid irreverent, empty speech, for this will produce an even greater measure of godlessness. 17 And their word will spread like gangrene; Hymenaeus and Philetus are among them.18 They have deviated from the truth, saying that the resurrection has already taken place, and are overturning the faith of some. 19 Nevertheless, God’s solid foundation stands firm, having this inscription:
The Lord knows those who are His,[b] and
Everyone who names the name of the Lord
must turn away from unrighteousness.
20 Now in a large house there are not only gold and silver bowls, but also those of wood and clay, some for honorable[c] use, some for dishonorable.[d] 21 So if anyone purifies himself from anything dishonorable,[e] he will be a special[f]instrument, set apart, useful to the Master, prepared for every good work.
22 Flee from youthful passions, and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, along with those who call on the Lord from a pure heart. 23 But reject foolish and ignorant disputes, knowing that they breed quarrels. 24 The Lord’s slave must not quarrel, but must be gentle to everyone, able to teach,[g] and patient, 25 instructing his opponents with gentleness. Perhaps God will grant them repentance leading them to the knowledge of the truth. 26 Then they may come to their senses and escape the Devil’s trap, having been captured by him to do his will.
