Avoiding Godless Chatter, Part 1 | Wednesday Night Youth | 11.6.24

Avoiding Godless Chatter

Paul told his young protege, Timothy, many things throughout his two letters. One that seems to be a running theme is the importance of that which Timothy was to fill his mind - and what to avoid. Paul, two times, speaks of “godless chatter” (NIV84) in 1st Timothy 6:20-21 and 2nd Timothy 2:16; using similar phrases to emphasize the importance of keeping one’s mind and spiritual state healthy. Godless chatter is unhealthy and corrupting to the believer and avoiding polluting influences is necessary for the Christian to be whole and healthy! In the following questions, we will discuss how this “chatter” affects major areas of each of our lives. 1-Our relationships,2-Our social media intake (TikTok, snapchat, x, Facebook, etc). 3-Our theological and religious speculations and controversies 4-Our own “self-talk” in our brains! Section 1 - General wisdom about chatter: 1 - How does chatter affect disagreements among people? Proverbs 16:28 - Proverbs 17:9 - Proverbs 17:14 - Proverbs 18:19 - Proverbs 26:20 - 2 - What typically happens when casual conversations carry on without someone spiritual directing the course? Proverbs 10:19 - Ephesians 4:29 - 3 - Why is it important to be selective about who/what we will listen to? Proverbs 14:7 - Proverbs 18:17 - Proverbs 22:24 - Proverbs 19:19 - Ecclesiastes 7:21-22 -