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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. |
Subject: Education encouraged of God? |
Bible Note: Does God discourage education? No! This passage teaches us to seek education to handle and teach the word of truth. The problem come in when we stop using the standards set is scripture and start following men that used religion to their profit. Some used it to accomplish their goals, some used it to rebell against the wishes of their parents, some used it to gain political position and some used it for filthy lucre. Often in history the men that did the work of Christ are shoved into the background. Most have never heard their names, nor were they ever quoted yet in heaven they are on the honor rolls. Faithful servants of the Lord live and die is anonymity, yet those that when the truth be know lived an ungodly life are often quoted as men of significance. I personally respect and seek education what I object to is men that used religion for personal gain be held up as great intellectuals. I believe that is God position also. |