The game "Capture the Flag" is the closest I have come to any guard duty. Two teams play each other over a large wooded area, each seeking to capture the other's flag from their home base. The flag had to be accessible and easily seen but we were to keep the other team from stealing it. At the same time, our team was out trying to capture their flag. We set ambushes and made plans so the symbol of our team would be kept safe.
   Spiritual warfare is similar to Capture the Flag except the "playing field" is in the spiritual realm. These last words to Timothy remind us of our part in guarding "...what has been entrusted..." (verse 20).
    Although that message was written to Timothy, it is true that each of us as believers should stay on guard against attacks on the Truth. Guarding in this sense doesn't mean we should hoard the Truth. It should be shared with others, but we must know it and keep it pure and straight.
    Your responsibility is clear: Learn God's truth in His holy Word and make it a part of your life. Guard its purity while passing it on to others.
    Some of our brothers and sisters in Christin other parts of the world would literally risk their lives to have a copy of the Word of God and easy access to the truth. How much does it mean to you? Are you on guard when it comes to the truth of the Word of God?

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All Scripture references are from the New American Standard Version unless otherwise noted.