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NASB | 1 Timothy 1:6 For some men, straying from these things, have turned aside to fruitless discussion, |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Timothy 1:6 Some individuals have wandered away from these things into empty arguments and useless discussions, |
Bible Question:
How would you see this verse in light of talking about the scriptures? Being that, all scripture is profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness, is there any Biblical subject that should be off limits for discussion between the saints? According to this scripture "all" scripture profits and should have an application and we need them all to be eqquipped for every good work. What topic could possibly be off limits between saints? I am sincerely seeking an answer to this because I need to hear and read what others think of this. blessings abound, bowler |
Bible Answer: bowler, What your asking for is opinion and your sure to get more then one should others decide to respond :-) I'm not aware of any topic rooted in scripture that cannot be discussed. However, we do have 1 Timothy 1:4, 1 Timothy 4:7 , 1 Tim. 6:3-4, 2 Timothy 2:23, Titus 3:9 as examples of things not to do and/or to turn away from. Also, take a look at Ephesians 4:29 (NASB) 29 Let no unwholesome word proceed from your mouth, but only such a word as is good for edification according to the need of the moment, so that it will give grace to those who hear. Something interesting in this verse to me is that it speaks of a word good for the edification according to the need of the moment! Considering the fact we have a tendency to add much opinion when discussing the word, there needs to be wisdom in how we approach it (My opinion) (May the Lord give us wisdom). There may be many different things to consider. For example, some questions ask on this forum really should not be addressed especially with ones opinion with very little or no scripture to back it up. It does not mean the topic should not be discussed among the saints, but it could very well be this forum is not the place to discuss it. Some things are better left to those who are equipped to deal with and on a personal level not via a text only interface. Giving ones opinion in some matters could be extremely harmful even if that is not the intent of the person giving their opinion. In matters like these, it seems the wiser thing to do is to encourage the person to seek guidance from a local pastor or Christian counselor perhaps. They would be much better equipped by God to deal with it. Another example might be topics which tend to create controversy such as the Calvinism and Arminianism discussions. I’ve seen on this forum where some people are equipped to discuss the matter with grace and some who are not. We should be able to discuss these things among the saints, but when the saints don’t act like saints we are no longer edifying but rather turn to glorifying ourselves. So the topic becomes better left alone by some and for others well, their discussions can be edifying to others. But history shows on this text based forum this is one subject that gets out of hand quick! Sad but true! So, as you see I too have a tendency to give opinion :-) Most of us do (I think) approach things with good intentions. But it might also be wise of us to step back from time to time and realize even though we may have an understanding of something our opinions might not be the best thing to offer given the circumstances. Does that help any? Steve |