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Serving Christ, Not the Comment Section

Scripture Focus

“And the Lord’s servant must not be quarrelsome but kind to everyone, able to teach, patiently enduring evil, correcting his opponents with gentleness. God may perhaps grant them repentance leading to a knowledge of the truth, and they may come to their senses and escape from the snare of the devil…”— 2 Timothy 2:24–26 (ESV)

Devotional Thought

A servant of Jesus is called to teach truth, not trap opponents. Disagreements, especially about faith, stir something primal in the flesh. The instinct isn’t instruction — it’s victory. Not clarity — but crushing. Not restoration — but public vindication.

Social media amplifies this temptation with algorithms, audiences, and anonymity. But Paul rewrites the goal:The mission is not to win the argument, but to win the person to truth — and even that outcome is God’s work, not ours to force.

If you “win” a quarrel with arrogance, what have you gained? Often an enemy, not enlightenment. A scorched bridge, not a saved soul.

Gentleness doesn’t mean weakness. It means strength under command. Patience doesn’t mean passivity. It means endurance with purpose. Kindness doesn’t mean compromise. It means truth delivered without contempt.

Repentance is not a trophy we award — it is a gift God may grant. Our role is obedience in tone and truth, trusting God to handle the turnaround.The Lord’s servant doesn’t try to capture the heart of a critic. He tries to free the heart of the captive.

Reflection Questions

1.Where do you feel the pull to “win” instead of to teach?

2.What relationship is more valuable than being right in public?

3.How can you speak truth today with a voice that sounds like Jesus, not retaliation?

Closing Prayer

Lord, train our hearts to correct without conquering and teach without shaming. Restrain the flesh that treats opponents like enemies. Strengthen the Spirit that treats captives like mission. Make our words gentle, our patience intentional, and our kindness rooted in truth. Guard our hearts from the snare of pride, and use us to help others escape the snare of the devil. We serve Your name, not the comment section. Amen.