Scripture: 2 Timothy 2: 22-26
Now flee from youthful lusts and pursue righteousness, faith, love and peace, with those who call on the Lord from a pure heart. 23 But refuse foolish and ignorant speculations, knowing that they produce [h]quarrels. 24 The Lord’s bond-servant must not be quarrelsome, but be kind to all, able to teach, patient when wronged, 25 with gentleness correcting those who are in opposition, if perhaps God may grant them repentance leading to the knowledge of the truth, 26 and they may come to their senses and escape from the snare of the devil, having been held captive [i]by him to do his will.
Scripture Commentary:
To flee is sometimes considered cowardly. But wise people realize that removing themselves physically from temptation often can be the most courageous action to take.
Timothy, a young man, was warned to flee from anything that produced evil thoughts. Do you have a recurring temptation that is difficult to resist?
Guard yourself from sin.
Remove yourself physically from any situation that stimulates your desire to sin. This also applies to placing yourself in a position of harm as a place that caters to the devil’s playground.
The godly spirit that is in all of us knows where to go and who to be with. Listen to the Holy Spirit at all times for God won’t lead you astray. Knowing when to run is as important in spiritual battle as knowing when and how to fight.
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