Seventh Day Baptist
Christian Education Council
PO BOX 1678
Janesville, WI 53547
—2 Timothy 4:1-8
by: Lisa Moore.
1 Timothy 5:22 says, “Lay hands suddenly on no man” (KJV). Some believers use that verse as an excuse to avoid preaching, testifying, or spreading the good news when asked. However, those words were a warning not to appoint someone to church leadership too quickly. As Paul directed Timothy to proclaim God’s message at all times, so must we be ready to spread the gospel, whether it is welcomed or not; convenient or not. Why? People are spiritually dead or are being led astray by false teachers and need to hear the unadulterated gospel. Jesus commanded His disciples to go into the world and preach the gospel. That command extends to us today.
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