Paul’s words challenge us to stay close to Christ, close to His church, and confident that God will bring us safely into His Kingdom—where true community will never be broken again.

Paul reflects on the painful departure of Demas, who chose the present world over his faith, highlighting the dangers of being swayed by worldly power and the temptation to abandon Christ.

Since loneliness is so rampant in our culture, how can Christians begin to address this issue? Three thoughts come to mind.