The time will come when men (and women) will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around them a great number of teachers to say what their itching ears want to hear. -2 Timothy 4:3 The Greek meaning of the word "itching" is “to rub, scratch, or tickle.” Paul warned the church about the danger of an itching ear, which figuratively refers to people’s desires, needs, or wants. The "tickled" ear prefers messages that entertain, please, and comfort over messages that challenge, convict, or stirs discomfort. God's word is a two-edged sword, it cuts. God's word brings discomfort and many are in the middle of Two Kingdoms at War. Itching ears seek teachers and prophets who scratch an individual's, as one commentator stated, "worldly pleasures.” There is a danger in having itching ears, or ears that embrace sermons and messages that charm rather than preach or convict. God is awakening the church in this hour. We must repent of having "itching ears" and seek God in righteousness. God is awakening His people as a whole. Live righteously. Everything that can be shaken is being shaken, and only what cannot be shaken will remain. It is dangerous to reject the truth in lieu of what feels good or comfortable. "Knowing" the truth sets us free, and freedom from truth is often uncomfortable. And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. John 8:32 Embrace truth.
Paul warned of churches who cater to individuals seeking to scratch ears that “itch.” More than ever there is a tremendous need to re-examine itching ear teachings and seek God's truth no matter how uncomfortable, challenging, or convicting the message. May God give us ears to hear His truth no matter how uncomfortable or convicting. In Jesus' name, Amen. Your comment will be posted after it is approved.
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