(Tit 3:10) “ A man that is an heretick after the first and second admonition reject; (11)  Knowing that he that is such is subverted, and sinneth, being condemned of himself.”  Remember, this one’s actions are in danger of dividing God’s people. The word “subverted” means his thinking is wrong. His has brought judgment upon himself because of his sin in this matter. We live in a day in which we blame everyone but ourselves. Others think it loving to overlook sin. It is not, at least it is not God’s love. The Lord says, “Take action if they will not cease and repent.”

 (Tit 3:10)  “A man that is an heretick after the first and second admonition reject;”  “Heretic”: one who seeks through doctrine to bring disunity in the church. “Admonition”: to mildly rebuke or warn. The Lord speaks again and again of God’s people believing the same thing and unified in such belief. The authority in the church is the pastor, not the heretic. God’s people as one should, after his (or her) being warned should “reject” (avoid, beg off, shun).

(Tit 3:9) “But avoid foolish questions, and genealogies, and contentions, and strivings about the law; for they are unprofitable and vain.”   When considering how you spend your time, how much of it in God’s sight is “unprofitable and vain”?  The goal of the true Child of God is to have more and more of our time spend in profitable endeavors, in things of eternal value. May it be so for you and me today.

(Tit 3:9) “But avoid foolish questions, and genealogies, and contentions, and strivings about the law; for they are unprofitable and vain.”  “Contentions”: quarrels, strife. At the heart of most struggles is pride: “I am right and must prove I am right”. Sometimes it is: “I am wrong but cannot admit I am wrong.” There is only one thing I know we are to contend for: the truth of God’s Word – doctrine. Even that, is to be done in a way what will honor Him.

(Tit 3:9) “But avoid foolish questions, and genealogies, and contentions, and strivings about the law; for they are unprofitable and vain.”   I once heard a person say a genealogy was wrong, for it didn’t allow enough time. No, you missed something. God’s Word is always true. If you think you have found an error (take it from a person who has read it over 80 times), mark it down that you have missed something. To trust God’s Word is trust the Lord!

(Tit 3:9) “But avoid foolish questions, and genealogies, and contentions, and strivings about the law; for they are unprofitable and vain.”  “Foolish questions” are those offered for the sake of argument – stumping the Believer: “Can God make a rock so big He cannot move it?”  Insincerity regarding the things of God are not worthy of your time.

 (Tit 3:8) “This is a faithful saying, and these things I will that thou affirm constantly, that they which have believed in God might be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable unto men.”    Did you notice these things are “good and profitable” to do? The saved life is the Lord living and working through you to give testimony of a Holy, yet loving God, Who desires men everywhere to repent and be saved! That is done by actions done in His Name. Everyday actions. One says, “Thank you”. Our response, “Jesus wanted me to do it.” 

(Tit 3:8) “This is a faithful saying, and these things I will that thou affirm constantly, that they which have believed in God might be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable unto men.”    Most of the time, when you see the word “careful” (full of care) it means, “Don’t worry, the Lord is in control.” Here is means, “be full of care”, “worry about doing this”, for this is how the Lord is glorified in you!  

(Tit 3:8) “This is a faithful saying, and these things I will that thou affirm constantly, that they which have believed in God might be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable unto men.”  I wonder if “This is a faithful saying” is not simply saying, “This is a saying regarding faithfulness.”  Faithfulness, dedication unto, continual action, aim of one’s life, should be to bring glory to He Who suffered in our place. Is that your focus, your ultimate reason for living?