“But avoid foolish questions and genealogies and contentions, and strivings about the Law, for they are unprofitable and vain.” (Titus 3:9) Here is a mandate from Paul as he lays out some foundational truths for church leaders in his letter to Titus. As Paul continues, we see why he made such a request. Foolish questions, genealogies have no value in Christian life and lead to division and strife among the brethren. Genealogy was a big thing to the Jews back then. It was mo