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1 | Where's the line? | 2 Tim 2:23 | Lionstrong | 23897 | ||
For the Greek word zêtêsis in this context the translators of the NASB chose the word speculation to capture its meaning. speculate 1. To meditate on a subject; reflect. 2. To engage in a course of reasoning often based on inconclusive evidence. See Synonyms at conjecture. See Synonyms at think. 3. To engage in the buying or selling of a commodity with an element of risk on the chance of profit. (The American Heritage Talking Dictionary, 1994, SoftKey International, Inc.) What is the line which when crossed makes speculations foolish and/or ignorant? Or does Paul mean that speculations in themselves are foolish and ignorant? No, Paul does not mean that speculations in themselves are foolish and/or ignorant. As one meditates on Scripture in obedience to Psalm 1 and other commands, one cannot help but to ask questions. These questions naturally lead to speculation in the senses of 1 and 2 above. Speculation is permissible if it stays within the limits of knowledge, that is, if it is not based on ignorance of the Word. And it is o.k. if it does not cross the boarder of good sense into the realm of the foolish. The content of Scripture sets the limits on Speculation. One must understand what Scripture teaches in order to know how far he can speculate on a topic of Scripture. Since there is disagreement on what Scripture teaches, there will be disagreement on what the limits are on a particular topic of Scripture. But speculation within the bounds of Scripture is not bad, but good. The questions raised help us the see Scripture afresh and thereby see more of its truths and find new applications of love and obedience. Peace, Lionstrong, a.k.a. LooseCannon Josh. 1:8 "This book of the law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do according to all that is written in it; for then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have success...." Ps. 1:1,2 How blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked, Nor stand in the path of sinners, Nor sit in the seat of scoffers! But his delight is in the law of the Lord, And in His law he meditates day and night. Luke 2:46 And it came about that after three days they found Him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the teachers, both listening to them, and asking them questions. |
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2 | Where's the line? | 2 Tim 2:23 | stjones | 23905 | ||
Hi, Lion; I would consider an argument over how many angels can dance on the head of a pin to be foolish or ignorant speculation. Perhaps I would apply a two-part test: (1) If the answer is generally known, it is ignorant. (2) Ask yourself - if you knew the answer, would it matter? If the answer is no, it wouldn't matter, the speculation is foolish. If it's neither ignorant nor foolish, it might be worthwhile. Just my opinion. Peace and grace, Steve aka Indiana Jones |
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