May 11th, 2023
Have you ever wondered if we are in the last days as is described in the Bible? We are certainly one day closer than when Paul wrote to Timothy. Paul describes the kind of people who will live during the last days. So let us continue with (part 3) of Paul’s letter to Timothy, warning Timothy of what is to come.
In the last days there will be men who are far away from the norm, which will be to them an ushering in the coming Judgement from the Lord. Certainly, there will be amongst us…..
- Unholy – Wicked – this word means profane – This is state of heart when men lose all regard for decency and shame. People are governed by their passions and they are blind to modesty, decency, purity and righteousness! Men will increase in wickedness as the end approaches. This trend is becoming more and more evident!
- Without Natural Affection – Describes a breakdown of the family. There is a loss in love for those we ought to love the dearest. (Ill. Abandonment, abuse, abortion, infidelity, etc.) All natural loves will be lost in the desire to fulfil the basest and most perverted of human excesses.
- Trucebreakers – This refers to those who will not keep their promises. A man’s word is no longer his bond! It also speaks to people who will not try to agree. This is a piVery prevalent in the church!)
4. False Accusers – Slanderers – These people do everything in their power to destroy the good name and reputation of another. By the way, this word is the same word from which we get the word “devil“. In other words, the devil is a slanderer, and those who engage in destroying the good name of another person are guilty of engaging the devil’s work!
5. Incontinent – Without self-control he ability to discipline one’s life – If it feels good, do it! Why should I deny myself the little pleasures of life? Such is the motto and mission of modern society! However, the Word of God has a different take on the situation, (1 Corinthians 6:12) says, “All things are lawful unto me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but I will not be brought under the power of any.” Does it feel like we are in the last days! Ugh, yep!