Yes, the word “babblings” is in the Bible, but only twice. I’d like to examine with you one of those occurrences.
Now please do not misunderstand me. The Bible is not a “Babbling Book!” It is the divinely inspired, inerrant (no mistakes) Word of God!
But in 2 Timothy 2:15-16 the Apostle Paul does WARN us to say away from any “vain babblings.” The Greek here is expressed in a single compound word. It is spelled “kenophoni’a,” a blend of “kenos” (meaning “empty” or “vain” or even “devoid of truth”) and “phone” (meaning sound, tone, voice).
Empty speaking, empty preaching, empty praying!
Her’s the Text of which I speak: “Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. But shun profane and vain babblings: for they will increase unto more ungodliness.” Quoting 2 Timothy 2:15-16.
A real Believer in Christ (filled with the Hoy Spirit) can “sense” real (Biblical) preaching and teaching! And should be able then (automatically really) “react” to any empty spiritual food!
What’s the antidote, the cure for “itching ears” that gladly hear “vain talk” (“babblings”)? The Word of God, of course!
Back to our “Text” … “Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. But shun profane and vain babblings: for they will increase unto more ungodliness.”
The Word of God is the Solution to man’s tendence toward “vain babblings!”
I beg of you, do NOT attend any Church where the Bible is not preached unapologetically! Where “empty talk” gets the prominence.
I have shared a simple little Devotional thought tonight … but one which can save a lot of heartache in days and weeks and months ahead!
Lord, spare us from senseless “empty” conversation! May we pray and really mean Psalm 119:14. “Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer.”
Yes indeed!
— Dr. Mike Bagwell
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