2 Timothy 2:24-26
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And the Lord’s servant must not be quarrelsome but kind to everyone, able to teach, patiently enduring evil, correcting his opponents with gentleness. God may perhaps grant them repentance leading to a knowledge of the truth, and they may come to their senses and escape from the snare of the devil, after being captured by him to do his will.
‘the Lord’s servant -
genuine love and kindness - not just loving those who are lovable.
kindness - don’t approach others to win an argument or to tear them down but rather to win their souls.
kindness - don’t approach others to win an argument or to tear them down but rather to win their souls.
be able to teach - apt to teach - skillful teacher, teach with wisdom. Not necessarily vast knowledge but able to communicate effectively the knowledge they possess.
rightly divide the Word of God.
rightly divide the Word of God.
patiently enduring evil - having shown kindness and love, taught the Word of God and not getting the right response. Someone who is quarrelsome cannot be kind and patiently endure evil. You’re not concerned about your own pride or hurt but rather driven by the love for them. Not concerned about defending himself but rather defending God’s truth.
patiently enduring evil
correcting his opponents with gentleness. God may perhaps grant them repentance leading to a knowledge of the truth,
God may perhaps grant them repentance
patiently enduring evil.
doctrine of illumination - in sanctification - work of the Spirit.
false teachers don’t have a deeper understanding of the Word of God.