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DAILY DEVOTIONAL

2 Timothy 2:15 Updated American Standard Version (UASV)
¹⁵ Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a workman who does not need to be ashamed, rightly handling[14] the word of truth.

[14] Or accurately handling the word of truth; correctly teaching the word of truth

Timothy, by contrast, must do his best to present [himself] to God as one approved, a workman who does not need to be ashamed. Timothy, and all who follow Christ, are to consecrate themselves to God, working diligently for his approval. The teacher whom God approves has no need of shame in his presence.

God bestows his approval on the one who exhibits truth, love, and godliness in daily living, and who correctly handles the word of truth. The false teachers were mishandling God’s words, using them for their own benefit. Timothy was commissioned to handle the words of God correctly. All preaching should present the truth clearly, cutting through erroneous ideas or inaccurate opinions.

The pastor or teacher must acquaint himself thoroughly with Scripture. He should familiarize himself with historical information and the context of the passage, especially when trying to reach back through the centuries to gain an accurate understanding of God’s revelation.^[1]

By Knute Larson

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