The Kindness And
Love Of God
At
one time we too were foolish, disobedient, deceived and enslaved by all kinds
of passions and pleasures. We lived in malice and envy, being hated and hating
one another. But when the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared, he
saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his
mercy. He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy
Spirit, whom he poured out on us generously through Jesus Christ our Savior, so
that, having been justified by his grace, we might become heirs having the hope
of eternal life. This is a trustworthy saying. And I want you to stress these
things, so that those who have trusted in God may be careful to devote
themselves to doing what is good. These things are excellent and profitable for
everyone.
But
avoid foolish controversies and genealogies and arguments and quarrels about
the law, because these are unprofitable and useless. Warn a divisive person
once, and then warn him a second time. After that, have nothing to do with him.
You may be sure that such a man is warped and sinful; he is self-condemned.
Titus 3:3-11
As
believers in Christ we know there are things we should just stay away from, in
order to maintain our spiritual health.
Stay
away from foolish disputes and arguments. This takes discernment, for some
arguments have merit in defending the faith. But those for which there is no
answer or which have no bearing on truth only cause dissension.
Are
we willing to make the effort to steer clear of things that will affect us negatively, spiritually?
To avoid sin, nip it in the bud of temptation.
Our Daily Bread –