But avoid foolish questions, and genealogies, and contentions, and strivings about the law; for they are unprofitable and vain.
At the very least, the temptation to become involved in such questions is three-sided.
Number one, we can become engrossed in them
Generally speaking, those who are in the ministry are passionate people. Being passionate, we can have opinions, ideas, and probably even some study into all sorts of subjects.
Number two, our congregation may expect us to address these questions
As likely as it is that we are passionate about them, we are not alone. Likely members of our congregation will have these passions and want us to address them.
Number three, the world around us may draw us into these questions
It is to this group I think the Word of God is primarily concerned. But it is not the only group about which these questions are unprofitable and vain.
In this context, I know that the law speaks of the Mosaic Law, as understood by the Jews. But I see in our time a great temptation for preachers to get far too involved in matters of government and law. These subjects, though seemingly important, are trivial compared to the Word of God.
If we would restrict ourselves to preaching, teaching, studying, and meditating on the Word of God, I am convinced GOD would address the other issues in His own time.
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