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💭 Consider this: If you were to examine the intentions behind your conversations, would they be to divide or build up? How can you speak with consideration for the souls of others?

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In Titus 3:9-11, Paul warns against foolish controversies, arguments, and divisive people. He urges believers to focus on truth rather than distractions that lead to division. A person who stirs up conflict, despite warnings, is self-condemned.

This passage challenges us to reflect: Are we engaging in fruitful discussions or getting caught in pointless debates? Do our words build unity or create strife? How can we lovingly correct and guide others without falling into unnecessary quarrels? True wisdom lies in knowing when to speak, when to walk away, and when to stand firm in faith.

📄 Follow along with this sermon's transcript: https://www.bethelbpc.com.au/sermon-database/divisiveness-calls-for-strong-action

📍 Sermon Outline 00:00 Trailer 01:21 Introduction

05:45 I. AVOID DIVISIVE ISSUES

07:33 Avoid foolish questions

12:42 Avoid fanciful interpretations of genealogies

17:57 Avoid contentions

Avoid striving about the law

Ensure you give the best in your conversations

25:30 II. ADMONISH THE DIVISIVE PEOPLE

35:59 III. REJECT THE HERETIC

47:02 Conclusion

52:34 Reflection Questions

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Let us pause and take a moment and consider, God will take a record of everything we do, including the time we spend—how many hours and how many years we spend in the ultimate purpose of His kingdom and redemption, how much time we spend in evangelism and discipleship. He knows.

And then to compare that with the number of hours we spend in debating with fools and their lies and nonsensical speculations, when souls are dying and begging to hear the gospel—what do you think God will say to us? Most certainly, He will say, ‘My son, be wise

It is profitable for people to hear the gospel—the message of salvation. It is profitable for people to hear of their eternal security. It is profitable for people to understand their responsibilities as husbands and wives. It is profitable for people to know their duties in the church as they serve the Lord. It is profitable for us to know how we ought to live a transformed life.

All these are things profitable. But foolish questions, genealogies, contentions, and strivings about the law—avoid these divisive issues because it is just a waste of time. It doesn't help in the spiritual growth of the believers. It has no eternal value, and it also continues to confuse and undermine the faith of the believers.