Flee the evil desires of youth and pursue righteousness, faith, love and peace, along with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart. 23 Don't have anything to do with foolish and stupid arguments, because you know they produce quarrels. 24 And the Lord's servant must not be quarrelsome but must be kind to everyone, able to teach, not resentful. 25 Opponents must be gently instructed, in the hope that God will grant them repentance leading them to a knowledge of the truth, 26 and that they will come to their senses and escape from the trap of the devil, who has taken them captive to do his will.
-2 Timothy 2:22-26
As we grow old, hopefully we are all learning and growing and focusing on being better people, living a righteous life the way God wants us to. Not focusing on material wealth and money, greed, corruption, selfishness, and mediocrity or hurting others by allowing the devil to take hold in our lives. We all need to pray each day and focus on God and His goodness and try to live by the Holy Scriptures and be good people in God like the verse from Timothy suggests, we need to "pursue righteousness, faith, love and peace, along with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart." I like the message above too about not having anything to do with foolish and stupid arguments. We always need to take God's high road and not quarrel. Sometimes we can teach others by being a good example or just letting them know they came across offensive and need to be careful. We are all human, but this verse is so helpful in leading us in life and trying to keep the devil out of our lives. Be gentle, instruct in the hope of God will assist all and all will come to their senses to kindly strive to be people of good will. When we can do this and guide others and know that God is all about miracles and blessings, people can see them and feel them in their hearts and change their ways to be more Christ-like. Amen!
Miracles and blessing will be all abound when we follow God and His word!
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