False Teachers are wolves in sheep's clothing. We learn a lot about them in 2 Timothy 3:6-9. Their tactics - they sneak into churchesTheir victims - women who are gullible Their defeat - God puts a limit on their deception. Listen to this sermon and see how Paul encourages Timothy.

Why is the world such a mess?Short answer...people. We have:1. Misdirected Love2. Broken Relationships3. Powerless ReligionThe solution? The gospel. The power of the gospel to change lives. Have you experienced it?

Bless the Lord...all that is within me...Why?1. He forgives our sins.2. He heals our diseases.3. He rescues us from the pit - we are still here. 4. He surrounds us with His love and His compassion.5. He satisfies us with good things.

God has not called us to win arguments but to be an instrument in His hands to win souls. How does that happen? 1. We must represent Him well by not being quarrelsome. 2. We must be kind to all. 3. We must be able to teach. 4. We must be willing to endure being wronged. 5. We must be gentle as we correct those in error. Our hope is that "if perhaps God grants repentance".

How can we be a vessel useful for the Lord? (2 Timothy 2:20-22) 1. Cleanse ourselves from dishonorable teaching and dishonorable living. 2. Flee from youthful lusts - things such as: pride, impatience, harshness, and contentiousness. 3. Follow after...righteousness, faith, love, and peace. 4. Surround yourself with people who are saved and are pursuing holiness.

How can we present ourselves to God as a workman who is unashamed? 1. Study the Scripture with all diligence 2. Live for the approval of God, not man3. Correctly handle His truth - cut it straight...don't deviate from it or dilute it.

2 Timothy 2:8-13…motivations to endure life's hardships…we have the Person of the gospel (v. 8), the power of the gospel (vs 9-10) and the promises of the gospel (vs 11-13).