Biweekly Devotional 4-14-2026

Published by Pastor Harry Zuraski in Biweekly Devotional · Tuesday 14 Apr 2026 · 2 minutes
Tags: Biweekly, Devotional

2 Timothy 4:3 – 5

You’re going to find that there will be times when people will have no stomach for solid teaching, but will fill up on spiritual junk food—catchy opinions that tickle their fancy. They’ll turn their backs on truth and chase mirages. But you—keep your eye on what you’re doing; accept the hard times along with the good; keep the Message alive; do a thorough job as God’s servant.

In our modern world, it has become increasingly common to approach scripture with the intent to confirm our own perspectives. Rather than allowing God’s Word to shape our worldview, we sometimes search the Bible for passages and seek out spiritual leaders who affirm what we already believe. When faced with scriptures that challenge us, we may be tempted to avoid or ignore those texts. This tendency is not new—it has been present throughout history. We find ourselves trying to fit God into the limitations of our own understanding, instead of striving to see the world as God intends. In doing this, we risk replacing our devotion to the Creator with a focus on worldly distractions and priorities.

To remain faithful and avoid these pitfalls, we must use the two greatest commandments as our guide: first, to love God, and second, to love our neighbor. Everything we are taught and everything we believe should be measured against these core principles.

Additionally, we are called to practice what John Wesley described as Christian (Holy) Conferencing. This involves engaging in meaningful and constructive dialogue—not only with those who share our views, but also with those who hold different perspectives. By actively listening and considering all viewpoints, we create space for the Holy Spirit to guide our understanding together.

Finally, it is important to recognize that even as we serve the same God and are led by the same Spirit, there will be times when we do not agree. In these moments, we are called to continue loving one another through our differences. By doing so, we fulfill God’s command to love, showing respect and compassion for each other even in the midst of disagreement.