1st Timothy 6:20. “O Timothy, keep that which is committed to thy trust, avoiding profane and vain babblings, and oppositions of science falsely so called.” KEEP…AVOID. The saints of God that gather here meet to hear what you have to say The truth of God delivered to you is like a charge you have to pay So don’t excuse yourself by saying you’re not able God gave you this work to do, and you He will enable.
There are those who will challenge you, saying you are wrong Just stay with the scriptures in what you speak, in weakness you’re made strong God has told you ahead of time that if you are godly, there will be persecution So don’t fret or worry; just avoid man-made opposition.
Their attacks will usually be, “I think this or that,” Use the scriptures to refute such talk and show them where that Is in the Bible, then leave it there and from them walk away It won’t be long before the light of truth; they will have naught to say.
Keep what has been entrusted by God and, through others, been given to you Speak the truth with assurance, no matter what others do Lead with confidence, the people of God, by practicing what you preach Use chapter and verse and rightly divide the truths you intend to teach.
Avoid foolish talking and challenges that lead only to more strife Insist that when talking to such men, they are clear on eternal life And that they are personally committed to Jesus Christ as the Son of God Who was manifested in the flesh, and salvation is only through His blood.
When I received something from God, I had to keep it with all of my might Truth revealed to my soul leads me to walk by faith, not by sight It really makes good sense to avoid man’s opposition And instead, apply myself with vigor to the biblical position.
“Father God, there may be some I come across today who have foolish comments and questions. Give me wisdom, I pray, to say what I should, and avoid what I shouldn’t. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.”