Based on Titus 3:10,11 (Christians...)?

Question

how do you think we ought to be approaching some of the (ignorant/rude/insulting) questions that get asked here, on Yahoo Answers?

My challenge to Christians (including myself) are we being the examples we ought to be to the 'Lost' Unbelievers who frequent this site?

(based on these verses.) What's your opinion on how we should be responding?

Answer 1

do like Jesus. He was often confronted by pharasees. He answered directly and honestly.and then walked away.

Answer 2

From 9: But avoid foolish controversies and genealoogies and arugments and quarrels about the law, because these are unprofitable and usless (10) Warn a divisive person once, then warn him a second time. After that, having nothing to do with him (11) You may be sure that such a man is warped and sinful; he is self-condemned.

The approach Question/ I believe we make a mistake to argue and fight with the non-believer who comes her to insult: You will never win because they don't want to reason..only to cast insults..don't fall for this.

I also want to offer this scripture: Proverbs15:1
A genttle answer turns away wrath..but a harsh word stirs up anger.

It really works try it!

Good word! May God Bless each of you and keep you!

Answer 3

I think what Paul was saying to TItus is to be cautious not to entertain those individuals who is so closed minded and are looking to challenge and get a rise out of you. However, as stated first and second warning, we must put the information out there and allow them to recieve or not.

I conclude that yes answer the questions, just don't keep pushing issue!

Here is the context of the quoted scripture starting with Titus 3:3

Tts 3:3 For we also once were foolish ourselves, disobedient, deceived, enslaved to various lusts and pleasures, spending our life in malice and envy, hateful, hating one another.
Tts 3:4 But when the kindness of God our Savior and {His} love for mankind appeared,
Tts 3:5 He saved us, not on the basis of deeds which we have done in righteousness, but according to His mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewing by the Holy Spirit,
Tts 3:6 whom He poured out upon us richly through Jesus Christ our Savior,
Tts 3:7 so that being justified by His grace we would be made heirs according to {the} hope of eternal life.
Tts 3:8 This is a trustworthy statement; and concerning these things I want you to speak confidently, so that those who have believed God will be careful to engage in good deeds. These things are good and profitable for men.
Tts 3:9 But avoid foolish controversies and genealogies and strife and disputes about the Law, for they are unprofitable and worthless.
Tts 3:10 Reject a factious man after a first and second warning,
Tts 3:11 knowing that such a man is perverted and is sinning, being self-condemned.

Answer 4

In his letter to Titus, the apostle Paul directed that, after being admonished twice, a man who continued promoting a sect be rejected, evidently meaning that he be expelled from the congregation. (Tit 3:10) Those who refused to become involved in creating divisions within the congregation or in supporting a particular faction would distinguish themselves by their faithful course and give evidence of having God’s approval. This is apparently what Paul meant when telling the Corinthians: “There must also be sects among you, that the persons approved may also become manifest among you.”—1Co 11:19.

The apostle Paul advised: “As for a man that promotes a sect, reject him after a first and a second admonition; knowing that such a man has been turned out of the way and is sinning, he being self-condemned.” (Titus 3:10, 11) spiritual elders, such as Titus would, first try lovingly to help a wrongdoer. If he will not respond to their help and persists in a course of “sinning,” they have authority to convoke a committee of elders to “judge the members of [the] fellowship.” (1 Cor. 5:12, Love for God and for the purity of his people requires that those in the “fellowship,” the congregation, reject that man.

In the first century some of such wrongdoers arose. Hymenaeus and Alexander were of that sort, men who had “experienced shipwreck concerning their faith.” Paul said: “I have handed them over to Satan that they may be taught by discipline not to blaspheme.” (1 Tim. 1:19, 20) Expelling those two men was a severe chastisement, or discipline, a punishment that might teach them not to blaspheme the holy and living God. where the basic Greek word often rendered “discipline” is used.) It was proper that these blasphemers be turned over to the authority of Satan.

Answer 5

You are assuming they are lost. I see no reason to pull punches when it comes to attacks from weak minded persons.
The Bible clearly endorses a rebuke to the stupid.
A son is wise where there is a father’s discipline, but the ridiculer is one that has not heard rebuke.
A son is wise where there is a father’s discipline, but the ridiculer is one that has not heard rebuke.
A rebuke works deeper in one having understanding than striking a stupid one a hundred times

Answer 6

Dear:Redglory Ti:2:11: For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men,
Ti:2:12: Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world;
Ti:2:13: Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ;
Ti:2:14: Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works.
Ti:2:15: These things speak, and exhort, and rebuke with all authority. Let no man despise thee.
Ti:3:1: Put them in mind to be subject to principalities and powers, to obey magistrates, to be ready to every good work,
Ti:3:2: To speak evil of no man, to be no brawlers, but gentle, shewing all meekness unto all men.

Answer 7

I guess we need to remember James 1:2-5
My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. But let patience have it's perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing. If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, an it will be given to him.

Answer 8

I think we should try a couple of times to get them to experience they joy in the Savior that we feel. We should try to make them understand we are here to Glorify God.After we have tried twice we should realize that, that person would rather be sinful than saved.

Answer 9

Perhaps the best course, would to not be ignorant/rude/insulting yourself?

According to your answers and questions, you're quite the two-faced woman, aren't you?

Answer 10

Don't forget vs 9 about avoiding foolish disputes

Answer 11

Ignore a lot of the questions