From Spurgeon with adjustments
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"Avoid foolish questions." — Titus 3:9
Our days are few, and are far better spent in doing good, than in disputing over matters which are, at best, of minor importance. People do a world of mischief by their incessant discussion of subjects of no practical importance; and our Churches suffer much from petty wars over unimportant points and questions. After everything has been said that can be said, neither party is any the wiser.
Questions upon points wherein Scripture is silent; upon mysteries which belong to God alone; upon what color to paint the church hallway, etc., are all foolish, and wise men avoid them. Our business is neither to ask nor answer foolish questions, but to avoid them altogether; and if we observe St. Paul's instructions (Titus 3:8 ) to be careful to maintain good works, we shall find ourselves far too much occupied with profitable business to take much interest in unworthy, contentious, and needless arguments.
There are, however, some questions which are important, which we must not avoid, but fairly and honestly meet, such as these: Do I believe in the Lord Jesus Christ? Am I renewed in the spirit of my mind? Am I walking not after the flesh, but after the Spirit? Am I growing in grace? Does my conversation adorn the doctrine of God my Savior? Am I looking for the coming of the Lord, and watching as a servant should do who expects his master? What more can I do for Jesus? Such self examination urgently demands our attention; and if we have been at all given to unnecessary arguments, let us now turn our abilities to a service so much more profitable. Let us be peace-makers, and endeavor to lead others to "avoid foolish questions."
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-Dale
