NewStats: 3,261,498 , 8,174,187 topics. Date: Thursday, 29 May 2025 at 12:48 PM 2p284j

(2 Timothy 2:23-26).

Don't have anything to do with foolish and stupid arguments, because you know they produce quarrels. And the Lord's servant must not quarrel; instead, he must be kind to everyone, able to teach, not resentful. Those who oppose him he must gently instruct, in the hope that God will grant them repentance leading them to a knowledge of the truth, and that they will come to their senses and escape from the trap of the devil, who has taken them captive to do his will".

One mark of maturity is the ability to avoid stupid arguments. I have seen (and been involved in) my share of stupid arguments, but lately I have seen the need to avoid them. They do not help me or those with whom I am tempted to argue.

My fellow brothers and sisters, we do not need to make enemies simply because of religion. We do not need to look down on others who prefer another translation of the Scriptures. We do not even need to have an opinion on many issues. We certainly do not need to spend our time arguing about the trivial.

When we argue, we need to make sure that it is an argument worthy of our time and energy.

Neither Jesus nor the apostles were against making arguments that were worthwhile. They launched stinging attacks against legalism. They were willing to stand strong in contending for the faith against theological and ethical liberalism. However, they did not look for petty quarrels. When arguments occurred, they kept their perspective and sought to honor God in their responses to their opponents.

Please let's try as much as possible to do the same. Let's try to avoid stupid arguments. Let's choose our battles wisely and engage in them in a Christ-honoring manner. , it's not at the end of the day.

Peace

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