Titus 3:9-11 (ESV Strong's)
But avoid foolish controversies, genealogies, dissensions, and quarrels about the law, for they are unprofitable and worthless. As for a person who stirs up division, after warning him once and then twice, have nothing more to do with him, knowing that such a person is warped and sinful; he is self-condemned.
It is NOT All About Accepting Everyone
Our politically correct society is on a path of pressuring everyone to accept everyone no matter what everyone does or does not do. Whereas we are to be sure that we express love to all mankind, Paul, in the above text instructs “preacher” Titus to NOT have relationships with those who continually reject the truth of God’s Word and God’s message. In fact, Paul gives us at least three approaches to those who “continue” to reject God’s truth and, in fact, instead, preach another gospel.
#1 - we are to “avoid” these foolish teachings. We are to accept all teaching as “truth.” We are not to engage in conversations with them that, Paul states, will be “unprofitable” and “worthless.”
#2 - we are to “warn” those who stir up division. Not once, but, at least twice. We have an obligation to warn those who are not walking in step with God’s truth.
#3 - we are to “have nothing” to do with people who continue to reject truth.
Paul’s reason for these three approaches is that these people are “warped, sinful; he is self-condemned.” We so much want to fit into the world that we will violate what Paul is saying and try to be pleasing and accepting of those around us, even when they spew out vile words contrary to the glorious Gospel of Christ and the character and truth of God. Paul warns Titus to now allow his ministry to fall into that trap. We should be as equally vigilant for the truth and follow these three truths.
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