The Bible tells us in the last days before Jesus comes back many people will turn away from God and live for themselves.
In 2 Timothy 3:1-5 the Apostle Paul lists 19 things people will do. This list gives us a clear picture of what people will be like.
[1] You should know this, Timothy, that in the last days there will be very difficult times. [2] For people will love only themselves and their money. They will be boastful and proud, scoffing at God, disobedient to their parents, and ungrateful. They will consider nothing sacred. [3] They will be unloving and unforgiving; they will slander others and have no self-control. They will be cruel and hate what is good. [4] They will betray their friends, be reckless, be puffed up with pride, and love pleasure rather than God. [5] They will act religious, but they will reject the power that could make them godly. Stay away from people like that!
I do not know about you, but to me that sort of behaviour does seem more common than it used to be? People rejecting God and living totally for themselves.
Paul tells Timothy some key things to help him stand firm and stay on track further on in the chapter.
2 Timothy 3:14-17 – But you must remain faithful to the things you have been taught. You know they are true, for you know you can trust those who taught you. [15] You have been taught the holy Scriptures from childhood, and they have given you the wisdom to receive the salvation that comes by trusting in Christ Jesus. [16] All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right. [17] God uses it to prepare and equip his people to do every good work.
Paul urges Timothy to remain faithful to God by remembering what he was taught from a child – the Scriptures. He says they have given him wisdom and salvation through Jesus.
Paul reminds Timothy that in a changing world the Scriptures are vital to staying on track with God. They are his true north that keeps him heading in the right direction.
In 2026 I would encourage you to focus on reading the Bible every day. It will help you to keep on track with God and grow in your faith. It will also allow God to speak to you through His Word.
If you would like to read the New Testament of the Bible we have a free plan here. It will allow you to tick off one chapter a day.
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