Continue in What You Have Learned and Have Become Convinced of

In fact, everyone who wants to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted, while evildoers and impostors will go from bad to worse, deceiving and being deceived. But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have become convinced of, because you know those from whom you learned it, and how from infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. 2 Ti 3:12–15

Although God has granted us the truth that leads to eternal life in heaven, there are moments when our faith may be shaken. Temptations that promise wealth, and a culture that glorifies instant gratification, can make the pursuit of godliness feel unrealistic or out of place in today’s world.

Yet the words, “Continue in what you have learned and have become convinced of,” remind us that if we hold firmly to the truth and the hope of heaven, we will not be swayed by any deception. Even if others see our godly lives as foolish, the wisest course is to remain in the truth to the end.

When my faith feels weak or when fleeting pleasures try to distract me, I will study the Bible harder. Through it, I will gain the wisdom that leads to salvation, strengthen my conviction in the truth, and remain a faithful child in Zion until the very end.