1 Timothy 6:20-21 - 1599 Geneva Bible
20 O Timothy, keep that which is committed unto thee, and avoid profane and vain babblings, and oppositions of science falsely so called,21 Which while some profess, they have erred concerning the faith. Grace be with thee, Amen.
Father forgive my sins. I come before You today, and seek Your guidance in Your word this morning. Open my eyes and ears – amen
Brethren:
Paul herein again emphasizes the need for keeping the course given unto Timothy. To wit; remain steadfast in the Word of God. Stand tall, OH MAN OF GOD! Oppose all vain babbling, heresies, and speech, of which there is NO PROFIT. Many profess to be of God, but show themselves as charlatans, speaking huge flowing words that say absolutely nothing. Stay, OH MAN OF GOD, to what is known to be true, noble and of good report. (Read Philippians 4:8) – R.P. Woitowitz
“The disciple of St. Paul must keep the sound doctrine of his master safe from robbers and foes. . . . What is meant by ‘the trust?’ Something entrusted to you to keep not a possession you have discovered for yourself; something you have received from another not what you have thought out for yourself . . . of this ‘trust,’ remember, you are nothing but the guardian. there should be a real progress, a marked development, but it must partake of the nature of a progress, not of a change. Let religion in the soul follow the example of the growth of the various members which compose the body, and which, as years roll on, become ever stronger and more perfect, but which, notwithstanding their growth and developed beauty, always remain the same.' Avoiding profane and vain babbling. The Apostle has before in this Epistle warned Timothy against these useless, profitless discussions. Anything like theological controversy and discussion seems to. have been distasteful to St. Paul, as tending to augment dissension and hatred, and to exalt into an undue prominence mere words and phrases.”
Charles John Ellicott
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