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📖 Bible
Meditation No. 1794
🔆 AATHAVAN –
Monday, 05.01.2026
“Perverse disputing of men
of corrupt minds, and destitute of the truth, supposing that gain is godliness:
from such withdraw thyself.” (1 Timothy 6: 5)
Especially at the beginning
of a new year, we tend to encounter many people whose thinking reflects what
today’s meditation verse describes. This Scripture meditation is written to
help us recognize such people and guard ourselves. In order to live a healthy
spiritual life, let us reflect on a few exhortations given by the Apostle Paul.
In today’s meditation verse,
Paul clearly instructs us to withdraw from people who have corrupt minds, who
are devoid of truth, and who misuse the godliness of others as a means of
personal gain to make money. The reason he gives is this: such people give rise
to constant disputes and distorted arguments.
To identify such
individuals, our spiritual eyes must first be opened. We must also possess a
sincere desire to understand the truth at its core, without partiality or
denominational bias within the church. Only then will we be able to discern who
truly have corrupt minds, who lack truth, and who exploit godliness as a
profitable business.
When we associate closely
with such people, their actions will inevitably appear contrary to genuine
spiritual living. As a result, whenever we attempt to explain the truth to
them, arguments and controversies arise. This, in turn, hinders our spiritual growth.
Therefore, it is necessary that we distance ourselves from such individuals.
Yet, Paul also teaches us
the manner in which we should approach those who oppose the truth:
“…..with gentleness
correcting those who are in opposition, if perhaps God may grant them
repentance leading to the knowledge of the truth, and they may come to their
senses and escape from the snare of the devil, having been held captive by him
to do his will.” (2 Timothy 2:25–26)
Furthermore, Paul refers to
those who persist in spreading false teaching as factious or heretical persons.
He instructs: “Reject a factious man after a first and second warning.” (Titus
3:10)
Today, many Christian
workers unfortunately fall into this category of false teachers. If possible,
we should lovingly exhort them to teach and live according to biblical truth.
If that is not possible, it is wise for us to withdraw from them. Supporting
such people, even after knowing the truth, not only makes us participants in
their error but also becomes an obstacle to receiving God’s blessings in our
own lives.
Therefore, if we are able,
let us admonish them in love. If not, let us refrain from unnecessary argument
and simply separate ourselves from such individuals.
Even animals, which possess
only basic instincts, do not consume food that is harmful to them. How much
more, then, should we—spiritual people endowed with understanding—be eager to
partake only in good and nourishing spiritual food!

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