Advancing God’s Work?

“As I urged you when I went into Macedonia, stay there in Ephesus so that you may command certain people not to teach false doctrines any longer or to devote themselves to myths and endless genealogies. Such things promote controversial speculations rather than advancing God’s work—which is by faith.”  -1 Timothy 1:3-4

I like the simple explanation given at the end of this passage: “such things promote controversial speculations rather than advancing God’s work.”  Things aren’t always as complicated as we make them.  Being a follower of Christ isn’t about “controversial speculation” but about “advancing God’s work.”  It’s not about wining arguments or living perfectly, it’s simply (and sometimes not so simply) obeying God.

Dear Lord,

Thank You that Your promises aren’t speculative and that Your truth is sure.  Teach us the wisdom to discern what’s from You and what is false.  Teach us to live by faith and spur on others to do the same.

Amen