Don’t Blow It

[351 words] In 2 Timothy 2:15, Paul reminded Timothy (and through inference, us) that he was a worker for the Lord. But also in that verse are great bits of advice of how we are to perform our work. If you’ll forgive my cheesy rhyming to help with remembering the points, allow me to make some suggestions from the text. Here’s the full verse: “Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.” Now, let’s dissect the verse so that we don’t blow it as workers for the Lord. Gung-ho It (“Be diligent”). As a worker for the Lord, we should give it our all. We should be conscientious and complete in our duties. We should always make sure that we are giving it our best, because the Lord deserves nothing less. Go Show It (“to…