Perilous times

But know this, that in the last days perilous times will come: For men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy,  2 Timothy 3.1-2

Perilous times are coming. There is no doubt about it. It is a sure as day following night. There is nothing we can do about.

But we can find a way through it. That’s what this whole letter has been all about. Paul is instructing his son in the faith about how to prepare for those perilous times.

Don’t be afraid

Don’t be ashamed

Hold fast to the teaching

Pass it on

Be strong

Be a good soldier

Run fairly

Remember the resurrection

Endure

Study

Avoid foolish babbling

Stop arguing

Strive for purity

Be a fit vessel

Flee youthful lusts

These and more will get us through tough times. We can’t help that, but we can help how we respond.