S – But avoid foolish debates, genealogies, quarrels, and disputes about the law, because they are unprofitable and worthless. 

Titus 3:9 CSB

O – Commentary:

This seems to primarily reference the problems the false teachers were causing. Titus is instructed to oppose these false teachers but should not allow for their controversies to dictate his agenda. This also seems to be a broad reference to controversies that are unprofitable in terms of the gospel reaching more people 

 John D. Barry et al., Faithlife Study Bible (Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press, 2012, 2016), Tt 3:9.

A – Paul recognizes the power of the “distraction.”  We need to be aware of the things that pull us away from the central part of our relationship with God.  The message of God’s love and desire for relationship is core to our daily walk and purpose.  It isn’t good when other tangents take us away from that.

R – Heavenly Father, you are Alpha and Omega.  We invite your Holy Spirit to empower us today to stay centered in our relationship with you.  Help us to recognize whatever pulls away from knowing you intimately.