Titus 1:15

Arabic Bible ERV 2009

فَكُلُّ شَيءٍ طاهِرٌ بِالنِّسبَةِ لِلطّاهِرِينَ. أمّا بِالنِّسبَةِ لِلنَّجِسِينَ، فَما مِنْ شَيءٍ طاهِرٍ، بَلْ إنَّ عُقُولَهُمْ وَضَمائِرَهُمْ قَدْ تَنَجَّسَتْ أيضاً.

ما معنى هذا؟

This verse from Titus says that pure people see everything as clean and good, but those who are not pure or don't believe in God see nothing as clean, even their own thoughts and feelings are dirty. The speaker is the Apostle Paul.

شرح للأطفال

Imagine you have a clean house; everything looks nice to you. But if your room is messy, all you can think about is how dirty it is. This verse says that people who follow God see things as good, but those who don't see everything as bad or dirty.

السياق التاريخي

The Apostle Paul wrote this letter to Titus around AD 63-65 in the context of guiding and instructing churches on behavior and doctrine. The audience was primarily the Christian community in Crete facing challenges from false teachers.

التطبيق اليوم

A modern scenario might be a person who volunteers at a homeless shelter; they see it as a noble act, but someone else might judge this person's motives negatively or not understand their actions as good.

المواضيع

• purity
• faith
• beliefs
• morality
• conscience
• perception

آيات ذات صلة

• Romans 14:14
• Hebrews 9:13-14
• 2 Corinthians 7:1
• Psalm 51:10
• Proverbs 28:7

أسئلة شائعة

What does 'defiled' mean in this context?

'Defiled' refers to something that is made impure or morally corrupt. In the verse, it suggests people whose minds and consciences are tainted by sin.

Can someone's mind and conscience be cleansed according to Christian teachings?

Yes, in Christianity, believers can have their minds and consciences cleansed through faith in Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit’s work of renewal and cleansing.

How does this verse relate to interactions with non-believers?

This verse suggests that when interacting with non-believers, Christians should recognize that their perception may differ greatly due to differing beliefs and moral standards. It emphasizes the importance of understanding and patience.

What are some practical ways to maintain a pure heart according to this verse?

To maintain purity, one can focus on living according to God’s commands, seeking forgiveness for sins, and meditating on Scripture to shape thoughts and actions towards holiness.