2 Timothy 2:14-26 - A Worker Approved To God And Not Ashamed

14 Remind them of these things, charging them before the Lord, not to strive about words, to no profit, but to the subverting of the hearers. 15 Be diligent to present thyself unto God approved a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. 16 But avoid profane empty babblings; for they will increase to more ungodliness. 17 And their word will eat as a gangrene; of whom are Hymeneus and Philetus, 18 Who have erred from the faith, saying, The resurrection is already past, and overthrow the faith of some. 19 But the foundation of God standeth fast, having this seal, The Lord knoweth those that are his: and, Let every one who nameth the name of the Lord depart from iniquity.

20 But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and silver, but also of wood and of stone; and some to honour, some to dishonour. 21 If a man therefore purge himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honour, consecrated and fit for the master's use, prepared for every good work.

22 Flee also youthful desires; but follow after righteousness, faith, love, peace with them that call upon the Lord, out of a pure heart. 23 But avoid foolish and unlearned questions, knowing that they beget strife: 24 And a servant of the Lord must not strive, but be gentle toward all men, 25 apt to teach, patient of evil, In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if haply God may give them repentance, to the acknowledging of the truth; 26 And they may awake out of the snare of the devil, who are taken captive by him at his will.