All are called to serve but some cold

God has made a set standard but some are not not allowed to serve


Serving God the right way.
The reason why others are qualified and others not qualified.

2 Timothy 2:1-7

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2 Timothy 2

The Appeal Renewed

 ¹ You then, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. ² And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable people who will also be qualified to teach others. ³ Join with me in suffering, like a good soldier of Christ Jesus. ⁴ No one serving as a soldier gets entangled in civilian affairs, but rather tries to please his commanding officer. ⁵ Similarly, anyone who competes as an athlete does not receive the victor’s crown except by competing according to the rules. ⁶ The hardworking farmer should be the first to receive a share of the crops. ⁷ Reflect on what I am saying, for the Lord will give you insight into all this.

2 Timothy 2:14-21

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Dealing With False Teachers

 ¹⁴ Keep reminding God’s people of these things. Warn them before God against quarreling about words; it is of no value, and only ruins those who listen. ¹⁵ Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth. ¹⁶Avoid godless chatter, because those who indulge in it will become more and more ungodly. ¹⁷ Their teaching will spread like gangrene. Among them are Hymenaeus and Philetus, ¹⁸who have departed from the truth. They say that the resurrection has already taken place, and they destroy the faith of some. ¹⁹ Nevertheless, God’s solid foundation stands firm, sealed with this inscription: “The Lord knows those who are his,” and, “Everyone who confesses the name of the Lord must turn away from wickedness.”

 ²⁰ In a large house there are articles not only of gold and silver, but also of wood and clay; some are for special purposes and some for common use. ²¹ Those who cleanse themselves from the latter will be instruments for special purposes, made holy, useful to the Master and prepared to do any good work. 


Truth is, some are not qualified to serve.


Reasons
1. Because they do not present themselves properly to God (v. 15)
Present: You knock come in and say i want to serve
Diligent: speed/quickness, effort, promptness
Others give up easily


2. They do not prepare themselves properly (v.21)
Cleanse/purge/purga: external and internal cleansing
Externally and internal: testimony of other people about you
Repentance is the solution


3. They do not perserve properly or commit (v. 3-6)

• Soldier: does not stop, perseveres
• Athlete: keeps running
• Farmer: patience and perseverance like pineapple planting

Service is in season or out of season for some christians
He wants everyone to serve but wants everyone to be qualified


Blessings!