But foolish and unlearned questions avoid, knowing that they do gender strifes. 2 Timothy 2:23
But avoid foolish questions, and genealogies, and contentions, and strivings about the law; for they are unprofitable and vain. Titus 3:9
Everyone wants to know everything these
days. We all do and in a way there is nothing wrong with this, long as we go
about it a proper way. We all ask questions about life in general, about each
other, and about others, about the Bible, about different religions, and why
people do the things they should not, etc. Some seem to get a little annoyed
when one does not answer ALL their questions. Most people think we HAVE to
answer every question, because if we do not, we are considered rude and
immature. Are we rude and immature and ignorant if we do not answer all
questions that people ask us? It depends on the questions. Also most people
think they have the answer to everything. This is unprofitable and just plain
vain. These people are wise in their own eyes, because they do fear God.
But, I am going to tell you what the
Bible says about this. You will see what Paul wrote to Timothy in 2 Timothy 2:23: But
foolish and unlearned questions avoid, knowing that they do gender strife.
This says to avoid foolish questions.
Other words if someone asks you something that you are uncomfortable in answering,
you do NOT have to answer them. This is simple to see, read and understandable.
If one asks about your personal life, you do not need to answer. Just be polite
to the person asking and tell them you rather not answer and you are
uncomfortable to answer them. If they truly understand they will not. If
someone asks you a foolish or stupid question that has no bearing on any topic,
just to get your reaction, do not answer. By answering, all it will do is
gender strife, or bring out a possible argument which is unnecessary, and to
possibly get a strong and wrong reaction from you. Foolish questions are
nothing more than silly speaking without proper thinking before one speaks.
In Titus 3:9 But foolish questions
avoid, and genealogies, and; for they are unprofitable and vain.
Why ask something that will not profit
either one of you? What is the point trying to profit from something, just to
add to your pride and man-made wisdom, and lowering the other in return if they
are unable to answer? Instead of trying to ask stupid questions about nothing,
just show some care and courtesy, and think before you speak. I know we all ask
dumb questions that are just foolishness and have no bearing on anything that
we think is of vital importance. But the problem with some people is they want
to know your life history in 5 minutes. If you do not answer them, they get
upset and tell you, you have to answer. Or they will just not take the time to
talk with you anymore. If they do, it won’t be for very long. People just love to mind other people’s
business and this is Biblically wrong too. The Bible warns also that we need to
mind our own business, but that is another topic for another time.
So think on these things people. Stop
asking things that may be personal to whom you may be talking with, or maybe
you do it to cause division and problems and separation. If you were true born
again Christian, study these things to shew thyself approved unto God. Be blessed Christian and non Christian, I
pray God’s grace will be on you and your family.
© Mike Carey; March
23, 2015
