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The term "trucebreakers" appears in the New Testament, specifically in the Apostle Paul's second epistle to Timothy. In
2 Timothy 3:1-3 , Paul warns Timothy about the perilous times to come in the last days, describing the moral and spiritual decline that will characterize humanity: "But understand this: In the last days terrible times will come. For men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boastful, arrogant, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, unloving, unforgiving, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, without love of good, treacherous, reckless, conceited, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God."
The word "trucebreakers" is translated from the Greek word "aspondos," which can also mean "irreconcilable" or "implacable." This term describes individuals who are unwilling to make peace or keep agreements, highlighting a lack of commitment to truth and faithfulness. In the context of
2 Timothy 3, "trucebreakers" are part of a broader list of vices that characterize a society turning away from God.
From a biblical perspective, the breaking of truces or covenants is a serious offense. Throughout Scripture, God emphasizes the importance of faithfulness and keeping one's word. In the Old Testament, covenants were sacred agreements, often sealed with solemn oaths before God. Breaking such agreements was seen as a violation not only against the other party but also against God Himself. For instance, in
Joshua 9, the Israelites honored their covenant with the Gibeonites despite being deceived into making it, demonstrating the seriousness with which covenants were regarded.
The concept of being a "trucebreaker" is antithetical to the character of God, who is described as faithful and true. In
Deuteronomy 7:9 , it is written, "Know therefore that the LORD your God is God, the faithful God who keeps His covenant of loving devotion for a thousand generations with those who love Him and keep His commandments." God's faithfulness serves as a model for human behavior, calling believers to be people of integrity who honor their commitments.
In the New Testament, Jesus Christ further emphasizes the importance of truthfulness and integrity in speech and actions. In
Matthew 5:37 , He instructs, "Simply let your 'Yes' be 'Yes,' and your 'No,' 'No.' Anything more comes from the evil one." This teaching underscores the expectation that followers of Christ should be trustworthy and reliable, reflecting God's own faithfulness.
The presence of "trucebreakers" in the list of vices in
2 Timothy 3 serves as a warning to believers about the moral decay that can occur when society turns away from God. It calls Christians to remain steadfast in their commitments, to be peacemakers, and to uphold the truth in all their dealings. The call to faithfulness is a recurring theme throughout Scripture, urging believers to reflect God's character in a world that often values convenience over commitment.
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The Prophecy of the Perilous Times.
... Behold further characteristics of the Perilous Times""without natural affection,
trucebreakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that...
God's Law Immutable
... their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents,
unthankful, unholy, without natural affection,trucebreakers, false accusers...
A Description of Heart-Purity
... Men shall be covetous, and it follows,trucebreakers' (2 Timothy 3:2, 3). For
love of money will take a false oath and break a just oath....
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Trucebreakers (1 Occurrence)... Multi-Version Concordance
Trucebreakers (1 Occurrence). 2 Timothy 3:3 Without
natural affection,
trucebreakers, false accusers, incontinent
...Incontinent (1 Occurrence)
... 2 Timothy 3:3 Without natural affection,trucebreakers, false accusers, incontinent,
fierce, despisers of those that are good, (KJV WBS YLT)....
Trucebkeaker
Truce-breakers (1 Occurrence)
Truce-breakers.Trucebreakers, Truce-breakers. Trudge . Multi-Version Concordance...
Trucebreakers, Truce-breakers. Trudge . Reference Bible.
Despisers (3 Occurrences)
... 2 Timothy 3:3 Without natural affection,trucebreakers, false accusers, incontinent,
fierce, despisers of those that are good, (KJV WBS)....
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