1 But understand this, that in the last days there will come times of difficulty. 2 For people will be lovers of self, lovers of money, proud, arrogant, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, 3 heartless, unappeasable, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, not loving good, 4 treacherous, reckless, swollen with conceit, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God, 5 having the appearance of godliness, but denying its power. Avoid such people.
— 2 Timothy 3:1–5


How have you heard the label “people of faith” used? We heard it a lot in the post–9/11 calls to community prayer services, etc. Now we hear it in the political realm as though all people of faith should all fall into ranks behind one policy or candidate!

Although it is meant to be helpful, it is not. Continue reading →