INTRODUCTION

As the world, the flesh, and the Devil war against the truth and those who propagate the truth, believers must determine to hold fast to the very words under attack. The apostle Paul expressed this truth to two young preachers. The verse above shows that Paul admonished Timothy to “hold fast the form of sound words” which he had heard from Paul. He also admonished Titus and all those desiring the office of a bishop to hold “fast the faithful word” (Titus 1:9Holding fast the faithful word as he hath been taught, that he may be able by sound doctrine both to exhort and to convince the gainsayers.
See All...). As the battle for men’s minds and souls rages, the ultimate objective is to get believers to turn loose of the words of life. Those desiring to deceive use various means with the propagation of false doctrine being one of their primary tools. Each believer must diligently hold fast the faithful, sound words given by God.

DEVOTIONAL THOUGHTS

• (For children): To “hold fast” means to continue in the truth that you have learned from others and from the Bible (2 Timothy 1:5When I call to remembrance the unfeigned faith that is in thee, which dwelt first in thy grandmother Lois, and thy mother Eunice; and I am persuaded that in thee also.
  See All...; 2 Timothy 3:14-16 [14] But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them; [15] And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus. [16] All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:
  See All...). Like Ezra, each of us should have a heart for the word of God (Ezra 7:10For Ezra had prepared his heart to seek the law of the LORD, and to do it, and to teach in Israel statutes and judgments.
  See All...).
• (For everyone): What is the best way to stand against false doctrine? How likely are you to accept false doctrine while holding fast the form of sound words?
• What does it mean to hold something fast? How can you hold fast the word of God? How could this also help others to avoid the snare of false doctrine?

PRAYER NEEDS

• Ask the Lord to help you hold fast His word.
• Ask God to protect you and your family from false doctrine.

HYMN

I’LL NOT GIVE UP THE BIBLE

Receive the daily devotions on your facebook wall by clicking "Like" on http://www.facebook.com/kingjamesbibledailydevotions.