Jangling

From which some having swerved have turned aside unto vain jangling; 1 Timothy 1:6

It's funny how the Bible so often nails religion to the wall. Here the young pastor Timothy is warned about what happens to people who leave the formula of true Christianity (ie--love, following one's conscience, and living by faith). The result Paul says: turning to "vain jangling." You gotta love that...jangling. It seems such a fitting word for most of what modern churches of every denomination and creed produce. Pointless, ineffectual noise. When we get away from love, faith and living in good conscience we end up rambling about rules or traditions or rituals. There is no exception to this. It doesn't matter how solid your doctrine is on the Bible or salvation. When you stray from those three basic tenets, confusion and loss of focus WILL ensue. Listen to yourself. Are you hearing faith, love and a sound mind? Or are you hearing a bunch of jangling?