Standing Firm in Gospel Opposition - Day 2: Prepared to Give an Answer

Day 2: Prepared to Give an Answer
Reading: 1 Peter 3:14-15; 2 Timothy 2:15
 
Devotional:
Peter instructs us to "always be ready to give a defense...with meekness and fear." This requires intentional preparation. We cannot argue someone into heaven, but we are called to faithfully present truth. Paul echoes this, urging Timothy to be "a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth." Preparation isn't about intellectual pride; it's about loving others enough to study God's Word so we can clearly communicate His message. How much time do you invest in understanding Scripture? Can you articulate why you believe what you believe? Today, commit to deeper study. Read a passage slowly. Memorize a verse. Study a doctrine. When opposition comes—and it will—you'll be ready to respond with both truth and humility.