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2 Timothy 2:22 - Flee Temptation to Jesus!

2 Timothy 2:22 (NLT) Run from anything that 
stimulates youthful lusts. Instead, pursue righteous 
living, faithfulness, love, and peace. Enjoy the 
companionship of those who call on the Lord with pure 
hearts.  

COMMENTARY PEARL

No Spiritual Downtime
   Years ago, I was in a mall in Hawaii when 
a guy recognized me and walked up to say 
hello. We started talking, and then I asked him 
where he went to church. 
   Well, I haven't been for a while, 
he told me. I'm on a spiritual vacation. 
   So, we had a long talk, and thankfully, 
it resulted in his making a recommitment to the 
Lord. 
   In 2 Samuel 11 we find the story of 
someone who tried to take a spiritual vacation as 
well. King David no longer was the 
shepherd-warrior of his early days. Instead, we find him 
kicking back, complacent, and with too much time on 
his hands. 
   We read that late one afternoon, after 
his midday rest, David got out of bed and was 
walking on the roof of the palace. As he looked out 
over the city, he noticed a woman of unusual 
beauty taking a bath (verse 2 NLT). 
   Back in those days, the roofs were flat 
which provided additional living space. Davids 
palace would have been perched above the other 
homes, so he had a vantage point. He could see into 
other peoples rooftops and yards. He could 
survey everything. 
   Was David looking for trouble? I think he 
may have been because he ended up having sexual 
relations with the woman. And ultimately, he murdered 
her husband to try and cover it up. 
   David was being physically and 
spiritually lazy when he should have been leading his 
troops into battle. Instead, he was taking a 
spiritual vacation. 
   When were spiritually lethargic we 
become more vulnerable. It happened to David, and 
it can happen to us, especially these days. 
   Dont go on a spiritual vacation. The 
moment you stop going forward spiritually you will 
start going backward. The moment you fall asleep 
spiritually youll be weak and vulnerable. [Greg 
Laurie from Harvest Ministries; 
https://www.harvestdaily.com] 

LINKS FOR FURTHER STUDY ON THIS TOPIC

2 Timothy 2:22 - Flee Temptation to Jesus!: 

http://www.abible.com/devotions/2019/20191119-0917.html 

James 4:7, 8 - How To Deal With Temptation.: 

http://www.abible.com/devotions/2019/20190823-0932.html 

YOUR COMMENTS

If anyone has a paraphrase, commentary or 
testimony on this passage of Scripture, either 
personal or otherwise, I would be interested in 
hearing from you.  Thanks in advance and let's keep 
uplifting Jesus that all might be drawn to Him. Fred 
Gibbs  

LINKS WORTH CHECKING OUT

Most Important Decision in Life: 
http://www.youtube.com/embed/WGnEuGwvXqU?rel=0 

A Man without Equal by Bill Bright: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NiVa7UoruIo 

Seeking God Made Real: 
http://vimeo.com/31489782 

Prayer Made Real: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tc8VdMV26VE 

Importance of Choice: 
http://creationhealth.com/CREATION-Health/Choice [click on video]  

Medical Seminar on Healthful Living by David 
DeRose, MD, MPH: 
https://www.smartlifestyletv.com/lifestart 

LINKS FOR BIBLE STUDIES 

Lifting Up Jesus Bible Studies: 
http://www.liftingupjesus.net/ 

Amazing Facts Bible Studies: 
http://www.amazingfacts.org/bible-study/bible-study-guides.aspx  

Glow Tract Video Bible Studies: 
http://www.bibleresearch.info/ 

LINKS FOR BIBLE PROPHECY SEMINARS

Hope Awakens by John Bradshaw of IIW: 
https://itiswritten.tv/programs/hope-awakens 

The Last Day of Prophecy by Pastor Doug 
Batchelor: 
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmGvdtMCf1aJTiC59-lPtuUMEq_uEn0BK 

Prophecies Decoded by Pastor Ron Clouzet: 
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1A435C5373550657