1:6 – “Certain persons, by serving from these, have wandered away into vain discussion…”
The people that the pastor is to silence and correct with the gospel have forgot the goal: love that comes from a born again heart that is transformed by the gospel.
It’s really interesting here that Paul says when the goal is forgotten, discussion is ‘vain’ – or useless and worthless. What a convicting idea! The speech and teaching of a pastor is to be gospel-centered with love as the goal – or it is worthless.
1:7 – “desiring to be teachers of the law, without understanding either what they are saying or the things about which they make confident assertions.”
How scary. These people whose talk is worthless not only don’t understand the truth – they’re confident in their ignorance. These aren’t soft-spoken, uncertain people spreading lies and pointless talk – they’re outspoken and sure of themselves.
Summary:
1) Any talk or teaching not based on the gospel or aiming towards love is worthless.
2) Many who must be contradicted are very sure of their teaching.
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