Keep reminding God’s people of these things. Warn them before God against quarreling about words; it is of no value, and only ruins those who listen. Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth. Avoid godless chatter, because those who indulge in it will become more and more ungodly.
2 Timothy 2:14-16 NIV
One Approved
Before an electrical product or piece of electrical equipment is used, sold, displayed or advertised for sale in Ontario, it must be approved by an accredited certification or evaluation agency. The item must carry the official mark or label of the agency which indicates that the product has been independently assessed for safety. These rules define the standards for safe electrical products and electrical installations in Ontario, and when followed, protect the public, workers and contractors as well as business owners.
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We naturally appreciate the times we get a “way-to-go” from a boss at work, or a thank you from someone for whom we have done a favour. We look for the approval of our parents and teachers. If this is so in our relationship with other human beings, it is even more so in our relationship with God through faith in Jesus Christ. Paul the apostle speaks to this in 2 Timothy 2:14-16: “Keep reminding God’s people of these things. Warn them before God against quarrelling about words; it is of no value, and only ruins those who listen. Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth. Avoid godless chatter, because those who indulge in it will become more and more ungodly.” While our salvation is a free gift, purchased by the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, we are saved to serve the Lord and others, called to do so with consistency. Those who love Jesus have a desire to win His approval and one day hear Him say to each of us “well done, good and faithful servant.”
These have been words from the heart.
Bob Beasley