2 Timothy 2:22 (NKJV) 22 Flee also youthful lusts; but pursue righteousness, faith, love, peace with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.
As we read this, we might tend to focus on the first few words; Flee youthful lusts. And that is definitely what we are being encouraged to do.
But if we look more closely, we are also shown how to accomplish this, by spending time with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.
A pure heart is so important in everything we do. Our heart is where we keep everything. It’s where everything that we think, say and do comes from. What’s in our heart tells us a lot about who we really are.
God has instructed us to spend time with those who seek Him out of a pure heart, with no hidden motives or agendas and with no deceit. He knows that as we spend time with these kinds of people, that time together will benefit us and help us to steer clear of those youthful lusts He warned us about.
And as we grow, we will also be able to help those around us to do the same thing. The time spent together will be mutually beneficial. And we can all grow stronger together in our walk with God.
So even though we need to reach out to those in need and those who don’t know God, and offer His love to them, we also need to be sure that we are spending time with men and women of God who have a pure heart.
Those with a pure heart will never lead others astray.
Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie
Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808
401-315-0902
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