Truth They Won’t Tolerate

This study is based on the sermon titled Truth They Won’t Tolerate by Matthew Maher below.

In “Truth They Won’t Tolerate”, Pastor Matthew Maher of Landmark Church opens 2 Timothy 4 with a call to arms: God's Word is more than instruction—it’s divine equipment. Just as athletes wouldn’t compete without gear and soldiers wouldn’t enter battle without armor, believers must never face life unequipped. Scripture, breathed out by God, is the means by which we’re prepared and protected for every good work. And those who breathe it in are called to boldly breathe it out—declaring truth in a world increasingly resistant to it.

Paul’s charge to Timothy is weighty: preach the Word—not opinions, trends, or feel-good messages. This isn’t a motivational talk but a divine commission, anchored in the reality that Jesus Christ will judge the living and the dead. The calling to proclaim truth belongs not only to pastors but to all who follow Jesus. We’re not heralds of soft sermons, but messengers of a King. That means standing firm whether the truth is applauded or attacked. Preaching includes confronting lies, correcting sin, and encouraging hearts—with patience and precision.

But Paul warns: the time will come when people won’t endure sound doctrine. They’ll chase voices that affirm rather than challenge, itching for comfort instead of conviction. Pastor Matthew reminds us that when culture drifts from truth, believers must not drift with it—we must stand firm, speak clearly, and finish faithfully. In a world where many tolerate anything but God’s truth, we’re called to preach it anyway, with unwavering faithfulness and eternal urgency.