“Nunya!”

   As we were growing up, my siblings and I were always a curious bunch. We would ask what Dad and Mom were talking about, interrupt the conversations with each other and ask what they were talking about, and sometimes even read each other’s diaries or private mail. Yes, we were a nosey group of five at times, but there was a word that Dad would use that became the common answer and decree of such situations. The word was “Nunya!” It meant simply, “It’s none of your business!”

   All these years later, that’s still a great word to use. Some situations are private, and unless you are invited into that confidence, the matter is “nunya.” Sad but true: there are some things in this life we just don’t need to know! Frankly, the same is true spiritually. Let’s take a look.

   To Israel, Moses said, “The secret things belong unto the Lord our God: but those things which are revealed belong unto us and to our children for ever, that we may do all the words of this law.” (Deuteronomy 29:29) Was Israel curious? Oh yes, and those who desired to know things that were hidden from them were told “It’s a nunya” in so many words. Peter wanted to know what things Jesus had in store for John, and Jesus told Peter, “That’s nunya.” (John 21: 20 – 22). Still today, there are multitudes pondering things they will never learn because God has not revealed them to us: they are “nunya” items! However, notice 2 Peter 1:3: “According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue.” Are you content to study and learn what He has provided?

   People with “nose trouble” still exist (2 Thessalonians 3:11; 1 Timothy 5:13). They need to correct this error in their lives for it is nowhere found to be a commendable character. Yes, if we see troubled souls, and desire to help them, instead of asking “nunya” questions, why not try saying, “I’m here for you. If can help, just let me know.” (Galatians 6:1 – 10) Only when brethren share their burdens are we able to bear their burdens (ibid). And unless they share them willingly, it may well be their business is “nunya” to us!

   I muse on the greatness of God’s wisdom and appreciate His limitation of what things I need to know, learn, and obey. The sixty-six books of the Bible are enough to keep me busy for a lifetime and assure my soul for eternity with Him! All the rest is “nunya” and I’m satisfied!