Today’s Thought “I Knew Him First…” G. Ward

2 Timothy 2:23-24 “Have nothing to do with foolish, ignorant controversies; you know that they breed quarrels. And the Lord's servant must not be quarrelsome but kind to everyone, able to teach, patiently enduring evil.”

There’s a beauty in growing in Christ; for the proof more becomes imitating His life in earth vs. cultural consideration. The guidance therein recalls the individualized distance (we modeled before our transformation) from forgiveness and kindness unto another needing that same peace. Without daily surrender to the best reconciliation found through pursuit of Holy God’s standard (*2 Ti.2:15-16, 3:16-17), we’re all doomed towards regrettable submission that embarrasses…