2 Timothy 2:16
16 But [de] shun [periistemi] profane [bebelos] and vain
babblings: [kenophonia] for [gar] they will increase [prokopto] unto [epi] more [pleion] ungodliness. [asebeia] KJV-Interlinear
16 But
avoid worldly and empty chatter, for it will lead to further ungodliness, NASB
In contrast to guarding
the truth, mentioned in the previous verse, one should take care not to get
caught up in the worthless chatter which the world generally promotes as
wisdom, but is not.
Vain babblings mean
empty chatter. Opinions infinito which
carry absolutely no truth or worth within them.
False comments, false
interpretations, false philosophies, false beliefs, and so forth cannot
restrain the flesh or sin, but in fact promote it. They provide no defense against sin or
wickedness, but in fact promote them.
They cannot halt Satan or his policies, but in fact perpetuate them.
There is no such thing
as a wrong that causes no harm. There is
no such thing as a violence free infraction.
There is no such thing as a no victim, where sin, iniquity, wickedness,
crime, and such are concerned.
Paul is not speaking of
the influence over unbelievers or even immature believers alone. All falsehoods can affect and infect anyone
if given the chance or attention.
Homosexuality,
alternative living arrangements, use of drugs or alcohol, conscientious objection,
and so forth are often viewed as choices that cause no harm to anyone. That is false.
When society adopts
loose morals in one area, it can quickly infect and affect other areas of
belief, and it does. Consequently social
standards and morals become less strict and more accommodating . More often than not, when a topic is
discussed over and over and over, then it becomes acceptable truth, ie.
evolution, social justice, global warming, dignity of man, plurality of salvation
methods, etc.
And if you get caught
up in any of these, while simultaneously slipping away from sound doctrine,
then you too will get caught in the chatter trap of useless and empty world
opinion and beliefs.
Therefore, there is
only one defense against this trap, and that is a healthy and regular dose of
daily bible study.
By maintaining an open
mind in doctrine, by maintaining an open link with God by means of your
fellowship connection (via confession), by maintaining and sustaining your
advancement toward spiritual maturity, then you will possess the necessary
protection (armor of God) and discernment for preventing your stumbling in
useless worldly chatter.
What is at stake is
your life – exactly, your life, your eternal life, your eternal evaluation of which
you are preparing for right now. Do not lose
sight of it. Do not lose it.
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