Day 67 – March 8, 2021
Scripture: Numbers 11-12, 2 Timothy 2 “Avoid godless chatter, because those who indulge in it will become more ungodly.” 2 Timothy 2:16 Well, the Israelites didn’t last too long on the faithfulness track. The concern over the honoring of the Passover has now turned towards grumbling and complaining. It isn’t too difficult to see how the wisdom Paul shares with Timothy would have been helpful a few thousand years earlier in the heart of the camp. When the godless chattering started, it should have ended quickly. But it didn’t. And the gangrene of doubt and complaint spread throughout the camp. God was dishonored and people suffered and died. That’s the end result of godless chatter, more ungodliness. Paul warns Timothy, “Flee the evil desires of youth and pursue righteousness, faith, love and peace, along with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart. 1 Timothy 2:22 We are familiar with godless chatter and complaint. We don’t have to go very far to see how lies are spread, gossip weasels its way, and doubt and frustration grows, all to bear the fruit of division and ungodliness. Have nothing to do with godless chatter, let us pursue righteousness, faith, love and peace. Jordan
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AuthorJordan Ickes, Minister of Etna Green Church of Christ. Archives
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