In the Last Days, Perilous Times Will Come [A Study of 2nd Timothy 3:1-5]ናሙና

Day 14 - Despisers of Good

Read 2 Timothy 3:3, this time from the King James Version. The phrase “despisers of good,” used in the New King James Version, is written as “despisers of those that are good” in the King James Version. So, the word “good,” used in the New King James Version, doesn’t speak of good things but good people. After all, nobody hates receiving good things in life, do they? And if that is so, why will people despise good things, except they are not discerning?

Many people despise good people in their lives. And as far as I know, you’ll not get the maximum benefit from anybody or anything you detest.

Treat your spouse badly, and you’ll have problems in marriage. Treat your job poorly, and you’ll start receiving bad news about you at the office. Despise your pastor, and you’ll not get spiritually fed in church.

Just don’t forget this principle — that you get more out of what you honor. Others around you may be despisers of the good things and people in their lives. But if you stick to following God’s principles, everything will turn out for your good.