Beyond Debate

2 Timothy 2:14 (NIV)

14 Keep reminding them of these things. Warn them before God against quarreling about words; it is of no value, and only ruins those who listen

2 Timothy  2:24-25 (NIV)

24 And the Lord's servant must not quarrel; instead, he must be kind to everyone, able to teach, not resentful. 25 Those who oppose him he must gently instruct, in the hope that God will grant them repentance leading them to a knowledge of the truth,

 

 

Here, the bible clearly states that we should avoid debate, which I’m fond of doing before.

It’s a good thing that God uses people to open our eyes in order to see His truths. Thanks to Paul and Kuya John (our youth leader) for making it clear why debate isn’t cool. Surely it will only cause great trouble and confusion.

You won’t win a man’s soul by having a debate with him. You will only trigger him to close his mind and fight eagerly for the things he believes. It may even make him despise you and your point, and then it will become even harder for you to win him for Christ.



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So the moment you feel a conversation is leading to debate, stop and listen to what that person is saying. And if he waits for your answer, tell exactly what your point is; if he listens or not, is not your job anymore. Just deliver your line, which should be the truth, and the rest is up to God.