1Tim 4:7 Reject Old Wives' Fables

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Reject Old Wives' Fables

1Tim 4:7  But reject profane and old wives' fables, and exercise yourself toward godliness.

What he has in mind is things along the line of superstitions - baseless myths. In contrast to such is the Word of God with its solid foundation in truth. And not to digress too much on this controversial point, but it is interesting that he mentions "old wives fables". This would seem to lend support to my take on 1Tim 2:14 that one reason he didn't allow women to take on authoritative roles of teaching in the church because of their being prone to being deceived.

Superstitious or otherwise myth-based theology and practice is not uncommon in the Christian community. Always interesting to see how Christians react when they open up a fortune cookie. And remember what Paul said in chapter 1. "Nor give heed to fables and endless genealogies, which cause disputes rather than godly edification which is in faith." 1Tim 1:4 Godliness is based upon what the Bible clearly says, and not upon some highly speculative ideas.

In light of what the Bible clearly commands, who has time for highly speculative ideas?

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