2 Timothy 2:22-24 — "Quit fighting! Stop that! Grow up!" But Jesus-edition

READ THIS: 2 Timothy 2:22-24

22 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.

WHAT’S THIS MEAN, ANYWAY?

"That's mine!" "No, it's mine!" "It's MY turn!" "I said shotgun FIRST!"

How old do you think people saying that would be? Would it be weird to see adults saying those things?Truthfully, though, there are adults who still struggle with pointless bickering and being mean for fun, but usually when we think about those things we think about younger people. When we see older people do it, we think of them as childish. When we see younger people NOT do it, we think of them as mature. 

In Jesus, we should all be mature when it comes to how we treat others, and that means leaving behind pointless arguments! Any child of God can do that! 

In 1 Timothy 4:12, Paul makes this point even clearer, saying: "Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity."

THINK ABOUT IT:

1. What's something you fight about a lot with your friends/siblings? Is it pointless or is it worth arguing about?

2. Can Christians argue? What does it look like when we disagree with one another?
 
TRY THIS:
 
This week, if the fight you're thinking about in question 1 happens, try telling the other person that they win, and that it means more to you that you are kind then that you are right! But, don't do it to shove it in their face! Do it to follow Jesus!



Comments

  1. AnonymousApril 10, 2023 at 6:56 AM

    Sometimes I’ll say, “You’re right, that’s exactly what I am.” That usually stops it. God knows me and that’s what counts!

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