But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and of silver, but also of wood and of earth; and some to honour, and some to dishonour.
(2 Timothy 2:20)If a man therefore purge himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honour, sanctified, and meet for the master's use, and prepared unto every good work.
(2 Timothy 2:21)Flee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart.
(2 Timothy 2:22)But foolish and unlearned questions avoid, knowing that they do gender strifes.
And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient,
(2 Timothy 2:24)In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if God peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth;
(2 Timothy 2:25)And that they may recover themselves out of the snare of the devil, who are taken captive by him at his will.
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In this article, Dr. Roberto Miranda discusses the importance of striving for spiritual maturity and excellence in the Christian walk. He emphasizes the need for growth and development in character, and the accumulation of virtues such as goodness, knowledge, self-control, perseverance, godliness, brotherly kindness, and love. The article encourages readers to reject mediocrity and passivity, and to embrace a heroic, adventurous journey of self-discovery and striving in the Spirit. 2 Timothy 2:23 - Cross Reference
But refuse profane and old wives' fables, and exercise thyself rather unto godliness.
(1 Timothy 4:7)But avoid foolish questions, and genealogies, and contentions, and strivings about the law; for they are unprofitable and vain.
(Titus 3:9)Of these things put them in remembrance, charging them before the Lord that they strive not about words to no profit, but to the subverting of the hearers.
(2 Timothy 2:14)He is proud, knowing nothing, but doting about questions and strifes of words, whereof cometh envy, strife, railings, evil surmisings,
(1 Timothy 6:4)But shun profane and vain babblings: for they will increase unto more ungodliness.
(2 Timothy 2:16)Neither give heed to fables and endless genealogies, which minister questions, rather than godly edifying which is in faith: so do.
(1 Timothy 1:4)