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Lectionary Reflection
Year C, Proper 24
Revised Common Lectionary (Semi-Continuous Track)
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But as for you, continue in what
you have learned and firmly believed, knowing from
whom you learned it, and how from childhood you have
known the sacred writings that are able to instruct
you for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. All
scripture is inspired by God and is useful for teaching,
for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness,
so that everyone who belongs to God may be proficient,
equipped for every good work.
In the presence of God and of
Christ Jesus, who is to judge the living and the dead,
and in view of his appearing and his kingdom, I solemnly
urge you: proclaim the message; be persistent whether
the time is favourable or unfavourable; convince,
rebuke, and encourage, with the utmost patience in
teaching. For the time is coming when people will
not put up with sound doctrine, but having itching
ears, they will accumulate for themselves teachers
to suit their own desires, and will turn away from
listening to the truth and wander away to myths. As
for you, always be sober, endure suffering, do the
work of an evangelist, carry out your ministry fully.
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Reflection on 2 Timothy
3: 14 – 4:5
by
the Rev Margaret
W. Thomas
Timothy sums up what we must
do. We must know Scripture, study it well. The Green Bible can
be such an example of ways to stretch our knowledge of how our
actions and policies continually impact other people and creatures
on earth, Both flora and fauna beckon us to know them as fellow
beings. Yes, we may suffer at times from ridicule and argument
from those who cling to their own self importance, greed and
desire to control. We need to share our ministry and enthusiasm.
We must be ready to reduce our own waste, waists, and not wait
for others to accomplish it for the love of all of God's Good
Creation.
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on other Readings
[Standard (Episcopal) and Revised Common Lectionary]
for Year C, Proper 24
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The Rev Margaret
W. Thomas, a retired Episcopal priest, resided in Duluth,
MN, when she originally wrote this reflection in 2010. Margaret
and we welcome your comments. Please address your comments or
additional reflections to The Rev Margaret
W. Thomas or any MEESC member, or mail
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