INTRODUCTION

The words that enter a man’s ears eventually fill his heart and mind. It is, therefore, not only crucial that a man guard the words that exit his mouth, but likewise, the words that enter his ears. Paul understood this and sought to warn his son in the faith, Timothy. In one place, Paul warned Timothy to "refuse profane and old wives’ fables" (1 Timothy 4:7But refuse profane and old wives' fables, and exercise thyself rather unto godliness.
See All...). Later in the same epistle, he told Timothy to avoid "profane and vain babblings, and oppositions of science falsely so called" (1 Timothy 6:20O Timothy, keep that which is committed to thy trust, avoiding profane and vain babblings, and oppositions of science falsely so called:
See All...). Others had apparently given heed to these things, and in doing so they had "erred concerning the faith" (1 Timothy 6:21Which some professing have erred concerning the faith. Grace be with thee. Amen.
See All...). Paul had no desire to see the same outcome for Timothy.

DEVOTIONAL THOUGHTS

• (For smaller children) The most important thing you will ever hear is the word of God (Romans 10:17So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.
  See All...; 2 Timothy 3:15And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.
  See All...). Mary knew that (Luke 10:38-42 [38] Now it came to pass, as they went, that he entered into a certain village: and a certain woman named Martha received him into her house. [39] And she had a sister called Mary, which also sat at Jesus' feet, and heard his word. [40] But Martha was cumbered about much serving, and came to him, and said, Lord, dost thou not care that my sister hath left me to serve alone? bid her therefore that she help me. [41] And Jesus answered and said unto her, Martha, Martha, thou art careful and troubled about many things: [42] But one thing is needful: and Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her.
  See All...). It will help you live for the Lord (Psalm 119:9Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way? by taking heed thereto according to thy word.
  See All...). You will be blessed by not listening to the ungodly (Psalm 1:1Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful.
  See All...).
• Read 2 Timothy 2:16But shun profane and vain babblings: for they will increase unto more ungodliness.
  See All.... What happens when men refuse to "shun profane and vain babblings"? Read 2 Timothy 2:15Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.
  See All.... To what should you give heed in the lieu of "profane and vain babblings"?
• The words you permit to enter your ears will eventually control your heart and mind. How should this cause you to diligently guard your ears?

PRAYER NEEDS

• Ask God to give you wisdom to know what you need to hear.
• Thank the Lord for giving you pure words in the scripture.

HYMN

Fade, Fade, Each Earthly Joy

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