“The Annoyed Need to be Devoid!” Titus 3:9-11

There is nothing uglier than a church fight There is nothing uglier than a church fight. Family feud is no game when talking about the Lord’s Church…

Acts 6:7 “And the word of God kept on spreading, and the number of the disciples continued to increase greatly in Jerusalem, and a great many of the priests, were become obedient to the faith.”

Our heritage stems from a movement called The Restoration Our heritage stems from a movement called The Restoration. We often struggle with the core purpose behind this movement: “Unity on the basis of God’s Word alone…”

Remember, Titus is in a tough field Remember, Titus is in a tough field. Paul put Titus there to appoint Biblical elders and to set matters in order. Titus has gotten off track. People on Crete are arguing about everything imaginable. So, Titus thinks…

Purpose: unity in the church family is essential to this church accomplishing her mission

I Avoid Foolish CONTROVER- SIES (v 9) A. Study Must End in Maturity

“…the knowledge of the truth which is according to godliness.” Titus 1:1 “…the knowledge of the truth which is according to godliness.”

“But shun foolish controversies…” Titus 3:9 “But shun foolish controversies…”

mwras “foolish” where we get our word “moron” – Paul is saying “Titus, you are spending your time on moronic conversation, about moronic issues that are helping no one to become strong in Christ…”

Interviewed with a church where I was told I would use nothing but the King James Version (KJV) translation…

I Avoid Foolish CONTROVER- SIES (v 9) A. Study Must End in Maturity B. Enthusiasm Doesn’t Make Something True or Urgent

The old saying is true in the world, but in Christ’s Church there is no place for favoritism…

I Avoid Foolish CONTROVER- SIES (v 9) A. Study Must End in Maturity B. Enthusiasm Doesn’t Make Something True or Urgent C. Easier to Talk Than to Do D. Most Holy Wars Are Not

The next time you see yourself getting sucked into a foolish matter, something that is so inconsequential and has nothing to do with God’s work – walk away and simply say “no!”

II Avoid DIVISIVE Members (vv 10-11) A. The Word “Divisive/Fractious” Defined

airetikos Where we get our word “heretic” and is the very word KJV translates the word…

This way of thinking has always been a problem in the Church – it is carnal, worldly, ungodly – it is simply wrong!

addresses this very matter… 1 Corinthians 3:1-8 addresses this very matter…

II Avoid DIVISIVE Members (vv 10-11) A. The Word “Divisive/Fractious” Defined B. Divisive Are to be Warned

There is a man who tries to shake my hand whenever we cross paths in public. I refuse by saying, “No, Bob and you know exactly why.”

II Avoid DIVISIVE Members (vv 10-11) A. The Word “Divisive/Fractious” Defined B. Divisive Are to be Warned C. Divisive Are to be Left Alone

Conclusion and Summary Memories are important. How many of us are as grateful today for God’s grace as we were the day we accepted this indescribable gift?... Hear me friends and brethren: forgetfulness breeds faithlessness. We must remember not to forget!