2 Timothy 3:1 says, “This know (it is mandatory to understand) also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, without natural affection, trucebreakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that are good, traitors, heady, high-minded, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God.”
According to Paul, the conduct of the people will create the perilous times. The translated word for “perilous” in 2 Timothy 3:1 is ‘chalepos’, which means troublesome, dangerous, harsh, fierce, full of risk, hazardous, harmful, dreadful, threatening.
Lovers of their own selves – they will be self-centered. Philippians 2:21 says, “For all seek their own, not the things which are Jesus Christ’s.”
Covetous – An insatiable desire for worldly gain, craziness for wealth and materialism. Luke 12:15 says “And he said unto them, take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man’s life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth.”
Boasters – expressing vain glory. Psalm 10:3 says, “For the wicked boasteth of his heart’s desire, and blesseth the covetous, whom the LORD abhorreth.”
Proud – valuing themselves above all others. Proverbs 21:4 says, “A high look, and a proud heart, and the plowing of the wicked, is sin.”
Blasphemers – those who speak immorally of God and sacred things. Mark 3:29 says, “But he that shall blaspheme against the Holy Ghost hath never forgiveness but is in danger of eternal damnation.”
Disobedient to parents – disrespect and dishonoring parents both physically and spiritually. Ephesians 6:1-2 says, “Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right. Honor thy father and mother, which is the first commandment with promise.”
Unthankful – not appreciating God and others for good deeds. Romans 1:21 says, “Because that, when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, neither were thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened.”
Unholy – not pleasing God. Jude 18 says, “How that they told you there should be mockers in the last time, who should walk after their own ungodly lusts.”
Without natural affection – no family affection and lack of tender love. Romans 1:31says, “Without understanding, covenant breakers, without natural affection, implacable, unmerciful.”
Trucebreakers – treacherous and betraying true friendship. Romans 1:31 says, “Without understanding, covenant breakers, without natural affection, implacable, unmerciful.”
False accusers – character assassination. Proverbs 10:18 says, “He that hideth hatred with lying lips, and he that uttereth a slander, is a fool.”
Incontinent – without self-control or unrestrained. 2 Peter 2:14 says, “Having eyes full of adultery, and that cannot cease from sin; beguiling unstable souls: a heart they have exercised with covetous practices; cursed children.”
Scriptures admonish all believers living in this ‘last days’ to turn away from all ungodly practices in order not to be caught in the web of the perilous times. 2 Timothy 3:5 says, “Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away.” As true believers, we must therefore receive the prophecies/warning and always be conscious of it. We must separate from the company and fellowship of people with the characteristics above (2 Corinthians 6:14-17). AMEN. SO BE IT.
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