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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: need to handle with scripture to gain a understanding how to handle this.. a member quit our bible study group because of whatsomeone else,he made him feel not welcomed at another event he said he was just tired of turing the other cheek and letting things slide. but we miss him coming the other party involed told us not to get invovled he wanted a way out, I don't believe that because of what he little he told me ( the good in him wouldn't go no further) I just hate that cut and dry. I am questioning do I still feel like I want to belong, Been going for over 2 years. Looking for scripture help? |
Bible Answer: There's an old preacher's story about turning the other cheek. A champion boxer once retired and became a minister. He worked for years in the church, helping peopl in his neighborhood, in his church, and spreading the word of God. Instead of the fierce boxer that he had been known for, this preacher had become known to be a gentle and compassionate man. One day he is walking home when two thugs stop him and try to mug him. One thug slugs the Preacher. He turns his head and offers them the other one, and the other thug slugs him there. This preacher then crackles his knuckles, doubles up his fists and speaks. "The Good Lord told us to turn the other cheek, but he didn't say to do it twice." While that may not be what you're wanting, it does convey what I'm trying to say. That is that turning the other cheek can only go so far before you have nothing more than sore cheeks. At some point, action needs to be taken. I would remind your friend of Paul's advice to Timothy. Be diligent .. other translations say "study". In other words, don't give up. Follow the Word of God, study it, and present yourself as one being true to it. You won't have to be ashamed of anything. Others will try to put you down, ridicule you, and push you away. Let them. The one you need to turn to is Christ. You only need his acceptance. Jesusman |
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