2 Timothy 2:14-26

• All of God's people are a vessel of some kind. Which kind are you?

1 Corinthians 3:11

• Our life must be built upon the 'Rock of Ages'

Rule #1: 'Let everyone who names the name of Christ depart from iniquity ... '

2 Timothy 2:19

• Don't argue the Bible

2 Timothy 2:14

• Offer yourself to God; Know and do what the Bible says

2 Timothy 2:15

• Beware of false teachings

2 Timothy 2:16

• Run from youthful lust

2 Timothy 2:22

2 Corinthians 6:16-18

Rule #2: 'Cleanse yourself'

2 Timothy 2:21

1 John 1:7, 9

• We are charged with cleansing our daily walk & bad habits

2 Corinthians 7:1

Psalm 119:9

• There may be times when God will remove a displeasing habit from one of His children, but only when that person has made a sincere & earnest effort to give it up on their own.

Hebrews 4:14-16

Ephesians 5:18

• God will fill any vessel with His Spirit . . . but He will never fill a dirty vessel

Rule #3: 'Pursue righteousness, faith, love peace .... "

2 Timothy 2:22b

• An empty life will not stay empty for long

Matthew 12:43-45

Rule #4: '. . . with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart'

2 Timothy 2:22c

Acts 2:46-47

Hebrews 10:24-25

• Have you ever thought of where you fit in the picture of being a workman for the Lord?

2 Timothy 2:15

• Paul describes the tasks we should apply to our lives:

2 Timothy 2:22

- Flee the evil desires of our youth

- Pursue Righteousness

- Pursue Faith, Love, & Peace

2 Timothy 2:23

- Avoid stupid & foolish arguments

2 Timothy 2:24

- A Lord's servant must not quarrel

- A Lord's servant must be kind to everyone

- A Lord's servant must be able to teach

- A Lord's servant must be patient

2 Timothy 2:25

- A Lord's servant must be able to use tact & gently instruct

• Are we willing to be involved?
• Are we a willing vessel for God to use us in His business?

Matthew 7:7