THEY SAID SO

READING: 1 TIMOTHY 1:3-11

Verse 4: “nor give heed to fables and endless genealogies, which cause disputes rather than godly edification which is in faith”

Thirteen years ago it was feared that that severe computer problems would paralyze the world’s economy when the year 2000 arrived. We remember the situation as the Y2K fright. There have been other situations like it since then, but that is the one that probably caused the greatest disturbance. They said this problem would be very serious, causing major disruptions and dysfunctions. However, they also said there would be nothing to warrant significant concern or anxiety. Those were conflicting opinions that brought about questions regarding which “they” to believe. And anyway, who were “they” in the first place? In truth, except by the wisdom of the Lord, there is no end to any serious effort to understand who “they” are. However, in 1 Timothy 1:4 as quoted above, this “they” are identified as “endless genealogies”. This verse promises that endless genealogies, in other words “they”, will always cause disputes. Since this is true, what is our alternative? Our option is also provided in the same verse. Instead of advice from the mysterious “they”, we have eternal wisdom from the mighty and glorious “He”. We are able to daily live in peace by godly edification. That’s a thought – about God’s Word.

RESPONSE

1. What are some current fables that cause disputes?

2. What works best for you as a means of receiving godly edification?