Avoiding the Temptation of Controversy and Quarreling

Quarreling was a topic the Apostle Paul repeatedly returned to in his pastoral letters. He warned Timothy not to get drugged into endless quarreling and useless controversies. It wasn’t just a first-century temptation. Pastors today face constant temptation to comment on every controversy and to join every quarrel.

Pastor Jim offers advice on how to avoid being baited and why character is so important for discerning the controversies of our day.