Titus 1:15

"not paying attention to Jewish fables and commandments of men who turn away from the truth."

Key Reflection

Titus 1:15 instructs believers not to give heed to Jewish fables and commandments of men that deviate from the truth. This passage underscores the importance of adhering to divine revelation over human traditions, highlighting a tension between authentic religious teachings and superstitions or erroneous practices that can lead people away from genuine faith and righteousness.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 15. Unto the pure all things are pure. See Barnes "Ro 14:14"; See Barnes "Ro 14:20". There is probably an allusion here to the distinctions made in respect to meats and drinks among the Jews. Some articles of food were regarded as "clean," or allowed to be eaten; and some as "unclean," or forbidden. Paul says, that those distinctions ceased under the Christian dispensation, and that to those who had a conscience not easily troubled by nice and delicate questions about ceremonial observances, all kinds of food might be regarded as lawful and proper. Comp. See Barnes "1 Ti 4:4, See Barnes "1 Ti 4:5".

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