There is an urgency in this final letter that Paul wrote before his death, to remind us… that ALL who live godly lives, in Christ will certainly suffer persecution. 15:9, “hostile”; Pr. Literally it reads, "they will cut forward to what is worse." This fits with the whole theme of the book of Judges: ‘’Everyone did what was right in his own eyes.’’ (LIVING INDEPENDENT OF GOD) The result of this action God called ‘’EVIL’’. I am writing to you, young men, because you have overcome the evil one. These are the kind of men who will seek to influence and intimidate Timothy as he presses on towards completely fulfilling his God-appointed ministry. 4. In Greek one of the commonest titles of Satan is ho poneros, the evil one, the one who deliberately attacks and aims to destroy the goodness of men. John 17:15 "I do not ask You to take them out of the world, but to keep them from the evil one. John Piper Aug 4, 2012 292 Shares Sermon. And where there is a strong active propensity against anything (as, in this case, there must be against real godliness), it will show itself as opportunity offers; and such opportunity there must be in a world like this. THE ATTITUDE OF THE WORLD TOWARD GODLINESS. A man cannot be religious without being moral, but he may be moral without being religious. The way of sin is down–hill; such go on from bad to worse, deceiving and being deceived. In other words, they simply remain in spiritual infancy, and keep repeating the first stage of their Christian faith, over and again, without pressing on to spiritual maturity. With what caution and prayer should we assume a profession of religion! NJB: But anybody who tries to live in devotion to Christ is certain to be persecuted. With regard to relations, a Christian will sometimes find a greater trim in their affections than in their frowns. Who has no wound? These have much in common, the former occurs of thoughts in Matthew 15:19, the latter in Mark 7:21; and so of speech in Matthew 5:11, and 1 Peter 3:10; of actions in 2 Timothy 4:18, and v. 15 above; of men in Matthew 18:32 and Mt 24:48. 3. Then the stumbling block of the cross has been abolished. That persecution admits of various degrees. Amen.'. repentance from dead works and of faith toward God . So whatever you call ‘’good’’ in your life, God calls it ‘’evil’’! The thought seems to be that any believer with the slightest inkling to break ranks with the world and walk in line behind Christ will feel the heat of this world's rage. 13 I am writing to you, fathers, because you know Him who has been from the beginning. Webster on evil - morally reprehensible, sinful, arising from actual or imputed (Ed: We all have Adam's "bad character" imputed!) The godly person lives a life characterized by a "Godward" attitude leading to actions that are well-pleasing to Him. ; rogue and son of rogues, Ar. (see notes 1Thessalonians 3:2; 3:3). Poneros describes evil in active opposition to good. 1 Timothy 6:4 he is conceited and understands nothing; but he has a morbid interest in controversial questions and disputes about words, out of which arise envy, strife, abusive language, evil suspicions. 2. base, cowardly, Soph. ; laboriously wicked, . No hidden scar on foot, or side, or hand? 10 For it is for this we labor (kopiao = to the point of weariness and exhaustion) and strive (agonizomai = agonize), because we have fixed our hope on the living God, who is the Savior of all men, especially of believers. If you feel enmity against the godly, and would injure them were it in your power, it is "a token of perdition." Luke 19:22 "He said to him, 'By your own words I will judge you, you worthless slave. (The Daily Study Bible Online). On the other hand, it is possible to be persecuted for being obnoxious, rather than for being obedient. Hebrews 10:22-note let us draw near with a sincere heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled clean from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water. That human nature is essentially the same in every age; and that a tiger may be chained and not changed. Having bad qualities of a natural kind; mischievous; having qualities which tend to injury, or to produce mischief. How could he overcome evil with good? Phillips: while wicked and deceitful men will go from bad to worse, deluding others and deluding themselves. We live in a fallen world, with a spiritual enemy, who prowls around as a roaring lion – or appears to us as an angel of light – seeking to devour, destroy or deceive us. 2 Ti 2:16-note — But avoid worldly and empty chatter, for it will lead to further ungodliness, 2 Ti 2:17-note — and their talk will spread like gangrene. Such forewarning allows the thoughtful Christian to be armed with commitment and ready for certain and incessant spiritual warfare. They will thus be stimulated to greater effort. Matthew 9:4 And Jesus knowing their thoughts said, "Why are you thinking evil in your hearts? If the world hates (present tense = their continual reaction to) you, you know that it has hated Me before it hated you. And then commit to... be (present imperative = command to make continually be) steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord knowing that your toil is not in vain in the Lord. Matthew 25:26 "But his master answered and said to him, 'You wicked, lazy slave, you knew that I reap where I did not sow and gather where I scattered no seed. Sunday, A.M., June 2 Preached out at the edge of town. Desire (thelo) refers to a desire that comes from one’s emotions and indicates an active decision of the will, thus implying volition and purpose. Literally they shall “Shall cut forward to the worse stage.”, The metaphor is of pioneers cutting a way before an army and so furthering its march or advance. The designation was evidently familiar to his readers. ), grievous and painful. Jesus described this same principle in His nighttime conversation with the Jewish teacher Nicodemus declaring that... this is the judgment, that the light is come into the world, and men loved the darkness rather than the light; for their deeds were evil. He is, as Bengel said, "trained in every crime and completely equipped to inflict evil on any man." Some practical applications: Don't be surprised and in fact even expect it when the world held fast in the grip of "the evil one" (1Jn 5:19) despises and hates you. If any man suffer as a Christian, let him not be ashamed, but let him glorify God on this behalf. 1Tim. Having bad qualities of a moral kind; wicked; corrupt; perverse; wrong; as evil thoughts; evil deeds; evil speaking; an evil generation. (Amplified Bible - Lockman). 4:3–10; 2 Cor. Was asked not to come back anymore. All that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution. Poneros in Septuagint Lexicon - evil (of things) Ge 2:9; evil, wicked (of persons) Nu 14,27; evil, ferocious (of animals) Ge 37:20; bad 2Kgs 2:19; severe Ge 12:17; ta. When the Greeks described a woman as poneria they meant that she deliberately seduced the innocent from their innocence. For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. The world is filled with religious charlatans who want more than your money, they want your soul. 2:11; 1 Peter 5:8). may vary in degree and take different forms in different countries and in different ages, but the basic hostility of the world to the godly man remains unchanged. Galatians 1:4-note who gave Himself for our sins so that He might rescue us from this present evil age, according to the will of our God and Father. Poneria is destructive badness. The effort: toilsome (a lot of sweat goes into evil conduct! (John 15:18-21). Professing to lead people into touch with spirits in the other world, mediums have found themselves overmastered by the dark power to which they had actually yielded themselves, till they have become complete wrecks. Those who make a profit by the deception of others are themselves enticed through their own devices into grosser forms of evil. To reiterate Timothy (and all believers) should not expect any let up in the conflict and persecution he must face. 2 Timothy 3:12 Parallel Verses [⇓ See commentary ⇓] 2 Timothy 3:12, NIV: "In fact, everyone who wants to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted," 2 Timothy 3:12, ESV: "Indeed, all who desire to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted," 2 Timothy 3:12, KJV: "Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution." It gives you an opportunity to prove your thankfulness for His goodness, and your adherence to His gospel. 2:2–3; Col. 1:13) have constantly opposed God’s plan (e.g., the fall [Gen. 3]; the flood [Gen. 6:1–13]; the tower of Babel [Gen. 11:1–9] {MacArthur New Testament Commentary}, Vine - The Evil One is Satan, who is thus described five times in this epistle, here and in 1Jn 2:14; 3:12; 5:18, 19. Revelation 16:2-note So the first angel went and poured out his bowl on the earth; and it became a loathsome and malignant sore on the people who had the mark of the beast and who worshiped his image. 2 Timothy 3:12(NASB) Verse Thoughts We live in a fallen world and there are many challenges that face the believer, who has not only trusted Christ for salvation – through the forgiveness of sin, but is also ready and willing to deny self, take up his cross, follow Christ’s example, and say without compromise – Thy will not mine be done. 16 And the man, in whom was the evil spirit, leaped on them and subdued all of them and overpowered them, so that they fled out of that house naked and wounded. from every form of evil. Who or what is the power or influence leading them astray? There are powers that can counterfeit almost anything in the Christian life. Acts 18:14 But when Paul was about to open his mouth, Gallio said to the Jews, "If it were a matter of wrong or of vicious crime, O Jews, it would be reasonable for me to put up with you; Acts 19:12 so that handkerchiefs or aprons were even carried from his body to the sick, and the diseases left them and the evil spirits went out. IV. (NASB: Lockman), Greek: poneroi de anthropoi kai goetes prokopsousin (3PFAI) epi to cheiron, planontes (PAPMPN) kai planwmenoi. It is therefore not surprising that poneros is one of the synonyms for "Satan" himself. Burton.). Few choose to leave behind the elementary teaching about Christ, and press on into maturity. 1 John 2:13 I am writing to you, fathers, because you know Him who has been from the beginning. A man may tell a lie till he believes it to be the truth. The message is a warning. It is well to be a good master, a good neighbour, a good subject — but how are you disposed towards God? The deadly effects of the practice of spiritism, for instance, have been admitted by many of those who have indulged in it. Poneria is the word used in Mk 7:22. ", (3) This life of godliness finds its source and spring in Jesus Christ.
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