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As believers, we know that we are living in the last days. And the Bible warns us that in the last days, perilous times will come, AND THEY’RE HERE. In 2 Timothy 3:1-5, Paul gives a description of the state of the world and what it will look like before the rapture of the church, and this is exactly the description of the world in which we are living today.
The Bible says in 2 Timothy 3:1-5:
“But know this, that in the last days, perilous times will come: For men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, unloving, unforgiving, slanderers, without self-control, brutal, despisers of good, traitors, headstrong, haughty, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God, having a form of godliness but denying its power. And from such people turn away!”
We see these traits in the world around us today, and it can be discouraging. Unfortunately, the world will only continue to get worse and worse because of evil men and imposters will be deceiving and being deceived (2 Timothy 3:13). But Paul encourages us in Titus 2:12-13 to live differently, as we wait for the Lord to come for His church which is His body, our blessed hope:
“Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly in the present age, looking for the blessed hope and glorious appearing of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ.”
As believers, we must hold fast to our faith and not be discouraged by the state of the world. Instead, we must continue to live godly lives, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, and hold onto the blessed hope of Christ’s return. Let us continue to pray for the world around us and share the gospel of salvation with those who do not yet know Him.
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