Avoid Foolish Disputes

Foolish disputes over a dress?

Recently on Facebook, a picture of a dress has sparked foolish disputes. What color is the dress? Even Fox News has gotten involved! Some say the dress is blue, others say it is gold; some say white; others say black. This one picture of a dress with stripes has been shared with thousands of people, and generated as many comments. Various factors come into play. Depending on the lighting, the device used, and other factors, different answers are given according to the perception of the observer. But, what is the point of what color the dress is? Why are people taking part in these foolish disputes? Is it just a matter of being seen to be right?

Paul told Titus, “avoid foolish disputes, genealogies, contentions, and strivings about the law; for they are unprofitable and useless (Titus 3:9).” Imagine the useless debates of the old law, and the problems that were created in Bible times. Some things do not matter; some things are not explained. However, other things do matter. Jesus pronounced woe to the scribes and Pharisees because they had “paid tithe of mint and anise and cummin, and have neglected the weightier matters of the law: justice and mercy and faith (Matthew 23:23).” They should have done those things, without leaving the rest undone!

In our lives we may argue and have foolish disputes over things that are worthless. We need to let go on the unimportant. Instead, we need to pay attention to God’s laws that are in effect for us today and work out our own salvation (Philippians 2:12). This is what is most important! Have you worked out your salvation?

Salvation:  Hear - Believe - Repent - Confess - Be Baptized - Live Faithfully