Message Notes:
14 Remind them of these things, and charge them before God not to quarrel about words, which does no good, but only ruins the hearers. 15 Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth. 16 But avoid irreverent babble, for it will lead people into more and more ungodliness, 17 and their talk will spread like gangrene. Among them are Hymenaeus and Philetus, 18 who have swerved from the truth, saying that the resurrection has already happened. They are upsetting the faith of some. 19 But God's firm foundation stands, bearing this seal: “The Lord knows those who are his,” and, “Let everyone who names the name of the Lord depart from iniquity.” – 2 Timothy 2v14-19 (ESV)
Orthotomeo (handle) – to cut straight, to proceed straight, hold a straight course
4 They will reject the truth and chase after myths. 5 But you should keep a clear mind in every situation. – 2 Timothy 4v4-5 (ESV)
For I do not understand my own actions. For I do not do what I want, but I do the very thing I hate. – Romans 7v15 (ESV)
WHY DO WE POST ON SOCIAL?
Self-presentation: positioning yourself they way you want to be seen
24 Then Jesus told his disciples, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. 25 For whoever would save his life[a] will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will find it. 26 For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world and forfeits his soul? Or what shall a man give in return for his soul? — Matthew 16v24-26 (ESV)
WHY DO WE SHARE OTHERS CONTENT?
Reciprocity - the practice of exchanging things with others for mutual benefit
WHY DO WE COMMENT ON SOCIAL?
Actions speak louder than words.
16 But avoid irreverent babble, for it will lead people into more and more ungodliness, 17 and their talk will spread like gangrene. – 2 Timothy 2v16-17 (ESV)
Thoughts to consider:
1. Comments will try to demand my response
37 And a great windstorm arose, and the waves were breaking into the boat, so that the boat was already filling. 38 But he was in the stern, asleep on the cushion. And they woke him and said to him, “Teacher, do you not care that we are perishing?”39 And he awoke and rebuked the wind and said to the sea, “Peace! Be still!” And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm. — Mark 4v37-39 (ESV)
Discretion - the quality of behaving or speaking in such a way as to avoid causing offense or revealing private information
Jesus asked 307 questions recorded in scripture
Jesus was asked 183 questions in scripture
Jesus only directly answers 3 questions
Even a fool who keeps silent is considered wise; when he closes his lips, he is deemed intelligent. – Proverbs 17v28 (ESV)
2. Comments are different from meaningful debate
but in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect, – 1 Peter 3v15 (ESV)
DISAGREEMENTS DON’T HAVE TO BE DECLARATIONS OF WAR
“Don’t raise your voice, improve your argument.” – Desmond Tutu
3. Comments can distract me from my purpose
2 Preach the word of God. Be prepared, whether the time is favorable or not. Patiently correct, rebuke, and encourage your people with good teaching. 3 For a time is coming when people will no longer listen to sound and wholesome teaching. They will follow their own desires and will look for teachers who will tell them whatever their itching ears want to hear. 4 They will reject the truth and chase after myths. 5 But you should keep a clear mind in every situation. Don’t be afraid of suffering for the Lord. Work at telling others the Good News, and fully carry out the ministry God has given you. – 2 Timothy 4v2-5 (ESV)
4. Comments can dominate my identity
