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NASB | 2 Timothy 2:15 Be diligent to present yourself approved to God as a workman who does not need to be ashamed, accurately handling the word of truth. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 2 Timothy 2:15 Study and do your best to present yourself to God approved, a workman [tested by trial] who has no reason to be ashamed, accurately handling and skillfully teaching the word of truth. |
Bible Question: Can someone give me some examples of how Jesus would use his love for poeple today in this world, or what he would tell us, and could someone explain it in a way a person can understand with out trying to try and read into the bible if you don't understand? |
Bible Answer: Hello Nightjay, Sorry your post was not treated with respect, it's only your first month on the forum so get used to it. You asked for "some examples" and not a complete expository so, perhapse a simple, even trite answer may be what you are in need of. Examples that might be too often heard by some may be new to others and very helpful. Don't worry, you don't have to be a bible scholar to use the forum and benefit from it (although there are those types on the forum who believe differently). The best example of how Jesus would use His love for people today can be understood by what He has already done. He would die for us. We know that He would because we know that He did. He would heal the sick because He has compassion and though some will disagree, God still heals people. He would be mistreated and forgive His abuser without retaliation. He would respect others as created beings made in the image of God even when disagreeing with and redirecting their wrong position on issues. If you asked Him a question I don't believe He would consider it unworthy to be answered nor do I believe He would feel the need to offer a manuscript with deep theological articulations. Though it is speculation, it is possible to believe that He would answer you with kindness and love and as simply as He would know that you would need in order to understand. He might then point you to the bible and encourage you to study the issue for greater understanding. What would He say: He has already said it and it applies just as much today as ever. Read Matt. chapter 5 to get a good understanding of what Jesus has said to us and expects from us. Jesus, by His own example and words has already done and said all that He has in order to teach us what is most important and what many seem to be in most need of. Joh 15:13 Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. Hope this is helpful for "some examples". Jeff |