But avoid foolish questions, —Foolish questions are unprofitable. It would be wasteful for a man to spend his time arguing just for the sake of disputation. and genealogies, —The Jews put great emphasis on the genealogies of men in order to establish the importance of individuals. They were clinging to their Jewish heritage by relying on decent from their father Abraham. and contentions, — The Judaizing teachers were some of those causing contentions in the church. They had much more interest in demonstrating their debating skills than in promoting the cause of Christ. and strivings about the law; —They insisted that the Law of Moses still had to be obeyed even though one was a follower of Christ for they are unprofitable and vain. —There was no gain to be had with these strifes. Today there are many who spend there time in self exaltation instead of selflessly serving God. This is a deadly course of action.