Thursday, October 31 ~ Know this, that in the last days critical times hard to deal with will be here.​—2 Tim. 3:1.

[GrumpysWife]

Thursday, October 31

Know this, that in the last days critical times hard to deal with will be here.—2 Tim. 3:1.

 

After foretelling that this present era would involve “critical times hard to deal with,” the apostle Paul was inspired to write: “Wicked men and impostors will advance from bad to worse.” (2 Tim. 3:2-5, 13) Have you seen those prophetic words come true? Many of us have been victims of wicked people, such as violent bullies, hateful bigots, and vicious criminals. Some of those are openly wicked; others are impostors, hiding what they do under an appearance of righteousness. Even if we ourselves have not been victims, such wicked people still affect us. We are sickened at heart when we learn of their horrible acts. The way the wicked brutalize children, the elderly, and other defenseless ones fills us with horror. Wicked people exhibit a spirit that seems subhuman, animalistic, even demonic. (Jas. 3:15) Happily, Jehovah’s Word counters such bad news with good news. w17.04 10 ¶4

[Mini]

I thought about this (dumb thing to say i know) but this is not only a healthy reminder for us in our own lives,  but as we share with others.  I know at times its easy to forget the spiritual paradise we enjoy now. As the world gets worse,  the harder it must be for some to see such a bright future as anything but a fantasy.  That idea of it being too good to be true,  Satan certainly exploits that.  Good to remember when we receive what we perceive as a negative responses in the field. It might be dissolusion of any hope, both the moment we are at their door, or for their future.