Tuesday 14th October
Read 2 Thessalonians 2:15
“So then, brothers and sisters, stand firm and hold fast to the teachings we passed on to you, whether by word of mouth or by letter.” (NIVUK)
It is one of the most common lessons taught to people seeking to grasp Paul’s letters – what is the therefore there for?
‘So then’, Paul has outlined that it would be unwise to believe the Lord has either returned or is returning immediately. Things will get exponentially worse than they already are before evil has filled its boots and justice is ripe to be served. If evil has not yet peaked, and it has still not peaked today, then Paul’s constant advice remains the same.
Stand firm.
Much will be thrown at them. As has already occurred. Much may be thrown at us also. They, and we, will be challenged to find an easier way to navigate and accommodate life in this world. Paul urges them to hold fast to the teachings already passed on to them, including his correspondence within that. Varying that gospel, in any way, may seem easier to obey but to do so invites the very judgement from which they have been saved. The only safe and sure path through these troubling times is to ‘love the truth’ (vs 10-14) as revealed in and by Jesus and communicated to us by His apostles.
How firm is your grip?
