2 Timothy 3:8 English Standard Version (ESV) Just as Jannes and Jambres opposed Moses, so these men also oppose the truth, men corrupted in mind and disqualified regarding the faith.
Paul refers to an incident from the past. The occasion of that incident has a historical context in which learned men can draw on the mistakes of others. It is not that Paul is calling out individuals because that would be an accusation. So what is Paul saying?
Men who are inflicted with this same malady should not be allow to be in a place of authority within the church. They are not anointed to serve as pastors or teachers. Paul starts out this chapter with this warning; “in the last days there will come times of difficulty.”
What makes these times difficult? Is it today? Have we fallen upon hard times for the church?
Are young men being raised up in such a manner as to demonstrate the anointing? Do we have the atmosphere required to allow the anointing to shine? These words are not an accusation, they are in inference. It has happened in the past. Do we have safeguards in place to make sure it does not happen again?
Philippians 4:6-7 English Standard Version (ESV) 6 do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. 7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Any earnest effort to place those safeguards need to first recognize the possibility and secondly to involve God in the solution. Our anointing, the presence of the Holy Spirit has the ability to enact God’s will if we will submit and obey.
Doing the right thing begins with allowing the anointed one to do in us God’s will first. God does not warn us without providing a way to avoid these difficulties.