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Exposition
But avoid worldly and empty chatter, for it will
lead to further ungodliness – Today
we are in the social media age and every human being that has access to electronic
devices has something to say about anything and everything. As good as this
platform can be when it is used well, it can also become a time consuming
activity with little or no benefit.
Paul was telling Timothy not be like false teachers who turn the gospel
on its head with falsehoods and empty noise. Sometimes in trying to evangelise
or defend our faith, we say things that have no bearing to the word of God. We
get into arguments and it becomes impossible to speak to such people
afterwards. Always seek to deposit the word of God and allow the Holy Spirit to
do the conviction.
We are being discouraged from participating in conversations that are
idle and have no benefit to anybody. This verse is telling us to stop saying
words that do not edify (build up) the person listening. Your goal is to build up and not to destroy by
the words that you say. A conversation that you realise is getting unnecessarily
hot should be discontinued. For many people there is the desire to have the
last word at all times but where this will lead to bitterness, ask the Holy
Spirit to help you walk away from ungodliness.
Prayer
Help me Father to obey you
at all times. Help me Father to be aware of where conversations are headed to.
When there is a possibility of arguments and fighting, let the Holy Spirit
remind me to run. Sometimes it looks like I have to prove a point about
Christianity, help me to remember that it is not within my power to touch any
heart, rather you are the one that stirs people to yourself.
Help me Lord not to be
part of any ungodliness in Jesus name. Amen
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