God’s Truth for Trying Times - 7/17/21

We need God’s truth in trying times. Read the Scripture passage, think about what it is saying, then pray; by yourself or with your household. Let the Word of Christ dwell in you richly (Col. 3:16).

READ: 2 Thessalonians 2:11-12

Therefore God sends them a strong delusion, so that they may believe what is false, in order that all may be condemned who did not believe the truth but had pleasure in unrighteousness. [2 Thessalonians 2:11-12 ESV]

CONSIDER: God gives people over to the sin that they want more than him. Those who take pleasure in wickedness will not be saved. These are strong words, yet true. This is why Paul says things like "examine yourself to see if you are in the faith".

THINK: What does this declare about God? What are God’s people being called to do? What assurance is given? How does the Word of God transform our hearts and lives and relationships?