february 1, 2026

friendly fire

bro. mark daiz

main passage

2 timothy 4:14-15

the reality check
expect opposition, don’t idealize the church
don’t be shocked when wolves appear. acknowledge the reality so you don’t lose your faith when people fail you

the faith check
entrust justice to God, don’t exact revenge
drop the baggage of bitterness. let God be the Judge. your hands are for worship, not for strangling your enemies in your mind

the wisdom check
forgiveness is spiritual; trust is practical. protect your heart and protect the flock from toxic influence

look at Jesus on the cross
He didn’t call down fire from heaven to consume judas
Luke 23:34
Father, forgive them; for they do not know what they are doing

don’t let alexander the coppersmith stop you from finishing your race
paul didn’t stop preaching just because alexander opposed him
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