Daily text; for Monday, May 2. 2016

[Queen Esther]

They are subverting the faith of some.—2 Tim. 2:18.

Timothy and other faithful ones were likely perturbed by the actions of brothers in their midst. Some Christians may have questioned why such individuals were allowed to remain in the congregation. Faithful ones might have wondered whether Jehovah really distinguished between their resolute loyalty to him and the hypocritical worship of brothers. (Acts 20:29, 30) Paul’s letter no doubt strengthened Timothy’s faith by reminding him of what happened when faithful Aaron was vindicated and hypocritical Korah and his companions were exposed, rejected, and destroyed. In effect, Paul was saying that even though there were counterfeit Christians in their midst, Jehovah would recognize those who really belonged to him, just as he did in the days of Moses. (Num. 26:10) Jehovah never changes; he is dependable. He hates unrighteousness, and in due time he brings unrepentant wrongdoers to justice. w14 7/15 1:3, 10-12