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NASB | Titus 1:10 ¶ For there are many rebellious men, empty talkers and deceivers, especially those of the circumcision, |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Titus 1:10 ¶ For there are many rebellious men who are empty talkers [just windbags] and deceivers; especially those of the circumcision [those Jews who insist that Gentile believers must be circumcised and keep the Law in order to be saved]. |
Subject: Obedience before Curiosity |
Bible Note: "Some Christians are very curious, but not obedient. Plain precepts are neglected, but difficult problems they seek to solve. I remember one who used to be dwelling upon the vials and seals and trumpets. He was great at apocalyptic symbols; but he had seven children, and he had no family prayer. If he had left the vials and trumpets and minded his boys and girls, it would have been a deal better. I have known men marvelously great upon Daniel and specially instructed in Ezekiel, but singularly forgetful of the twentieth of Exodus, and not very clear upon Romans the eighth. I do not speak with any blame of such folks for studying Daniel and Ezekiel, but quite the reverse; yet I wish they had been more zealous for the conversion of sinners in their neighborhoods, and the more careful to assist the poor saints. I admit the value of the study of the feet of the image of Nebuchadnezzar's vision, and the importance of knowing the kingdoms which make up the ten toes, but I do not see the propriety of allowing such studies to overlay the common-places of practical godliness. If the time spent over obscure theological propositions were given to a mission in the dim alley near the good man's house, more benefit would come to man and more glory to God. I would have you understand all the mysteries brethren, if you could; but do not forget that our chief business here below is to cry, 'Behold the Lamb!' By all manner and means read and search till you know all that the Lord has revealed concerning things to come; but first of all see to it that your children are brought to the Saviour's feet, and that you are workers together with God in the upbuilding of His church." --Charles H. Spurgeon, from "The Ascension and the Second Advent Practically Considered" |
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