(Nuggets from 2 Timothy 2:23)
Today's verse cautions against every form of TRIFLING, FOOLISH ARGUMENT or CONVERSATION, because such do not edify but lead to CONTENTIONS and DISPUTES.
TRUE BELIEVERS and FOLLOWERS OF JESUS should not be found engaging in VAIN and IMPERTINENT DISCUSSIONS, IDLE, FRUITLESS CONVERSATIONS THAT DO NOT EDIFY, or ARGUMENTS that will only lead to STRIFE and UNGODLINESS.
Whether you are ministering to a mammoth crowd of listeners or having a PRIVATE CONVERSATION, KEEP IT CLEAN!
There are certain questions that you may be asked by crafty people and scorners of the Christian Faith, not with the intention of getting an answer from you, but in a bid to RIDICULE the name of the Lord; when such questions are brought before you: refuse to discuss them.
Excuse yourself, walk away and don't try to be diplomatic about it.
Always make your stand known wherever you are; let everyone know your values and principles as a child of God. Our words not only affect our circumstances, they affect those around us. It is of extreme importance to genuinely speak words that EDIFY, ENCOURAGE, and RESPECT others. We must keep our hearts aligned with what is acceptable in God’s sight and guard our mouths CONTINUOUSLY.
God is a SILENT LISTENER and hears everything we say: UNHOLY CONVERSATIONS, JESTING, CARELESS TALKS, MOCKERY, COMPLAINTS, LIES, AND ARGUMENTS. Be careful to guard your mouth and not say anything that contradicts God’s will for you and expectations from you.
CHANNEL YOUR ENERGY TO THINKING ABOUT GOD'S GOODNESS, THANKING HIM FOR HIS MERCIES, TALKING ABOUT JESUS ALL THE TIME.
Engage in conversations that will EDIFY and not DEFILE YOU.
Always ask yourself if God would be proud to hear you say what you're about to say, or if He would be proud to see you in the midst of people who mock Him.
CHOOSE THE CONVERSATIONS YOU ENGAGE IN TO THE GLORY OF GOD.
This is HOLINESS CHALLENGE
DAY 23 OF 365 (2026)
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