2nd Timothy 4:3 For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears; 4 And they shall turn away their ears from the truth, and shall be turned unto fables.
Thus, it is against this backdrop of most frightening departures from the word of God, that we are now called to be the good Samaritans in our day, for we are to preach and teach the unadulterated truth in our efforts to save the lost, and the wounded.
And as we consider the issue of risks, we, like Jesus, would have to make some deliberate decisions as to whether we would preach the truth at all costs, to save individuals who are in grave danger of eternal loss, or whether we will take the route of uttering smooth words, in order not to ruffle feathers. What we are referring to is as real as today is the 26th.
Unlike the priest and the Levite in the story of the good Samaritan, the remnant people of God are not to present pleasing fables to appease itching ears in order to avoid the risk of backlash that might result. Let the chips fall where they may, because the good Samaritan decided to help the wounded, no matter the cost.
2nd Timothy 4:5 But watch thou in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, make full proof of thy ministry.
May God add His blessing to the study of His word. “Good night” and God bless!