2 Timothy
4:3
"For the
time will come when people will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit
their own desires, they will gather around them a great number of teachers to
say what their itching ears want to hear."NIV
"For the
time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own
lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching
ears."KJV
When the truth
steps on our toes, it hurts and we tend to step away or try to explain away why
it does not apply to us. If we listen to the truth, we may have to give up some
habit or possession. We might have to change our comfortable lives in some way.
This is all just too hard, too inconvenient. So instead, we choose to follow so
called Christian leaders who gloss over the truth and tell us things that make
our comfortable lives stay comfortable. The danger here is that we will think we
are growing spiritually when we are only growing more comfortable in our sinful
lives. The truth may hurt and disrupt our lives, but it will set us free to grow
in Christ and reap an abundant harvest for His kingdom. Most important,
following the truth will grant us to stand before our Lord, hearing Him say,
"Well done, good and faithful servant."
Heavenly Father,
we really do like being in our comfort zone. But we know that the truth will
take us out of that zone and into Your will for our lives. Give us the courage
and desire to listen and respond to the truth, so that we will grow and be
pleasing to You. In Jesus' name, Amen.
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Bobbi
Craigmyle, Psy.D., BCPCC
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1 comment:
Amen, Dr. Bobbi. Well said.
Blessings,
Charlotte
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