What's the Point?

1 Timothy 1-3

Paul urges Timothy to not be pointless... not to waste time in meaningless discussions or speculation. Some people seek favor in the eyes of men based on their knowledge of scripture or their ability to speak. Evidently this was a problem in Paul's time... it still is. Some people work harder at appearing spiritual than they'd ever have to work at actually being spiritual. The difference of course is that in acting spiritual, you never have to actually surrender your life to a sovereign God... you never have give control up... but that's all God really wants. He doesn't need our command of scripture... he already knows it all. He doesn't need our oratory skills... he commanded the universe into being with the words "Let there be light." The Almighty Lord of the Universe doesn't need us at all, but he does want us and love us. Amazing!