II Timothy 2:16
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But avoid irreverent, empty chatter, which will only lead to more ungodliness,
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But avoid foolish controversies, genealogies, arguments, and quarrels about the law, because these things are pointless and worthless.
O Timothy, guard what has been entrusted to you. Avoid irreverent, empty chatter and the opposing arguments of so-called “knowledge,”
and will pay no attention to Jewish myths or to the commands of men who have rejected the truth.
Remind the believers of these things, charging them before God to avoid quarreling over words, which succeeds only in leading the listeners to ruin.
Ephraim chases the wind and pursues the east wind all day long; he multiplies lies and violence; he makes a covenant with Assyria and sends olive oil to Egypt.
Then Ezra the priest stood up and said to them, “You have been unfaithful by marrying foreign women, adding to the guilt of Israel.
But reject irreverent, silly myths. Instead, train yourself for godliness.
One of the heads of the beast appeared to be mortally wounded. But the mortal wound was healed, and the whole world marveled and followed the beast.
With lofty but empty words, they appeal to the sensual passions of the flesh and entice those who are just escaping from others who live in error.
Do not be deceived: “Bad company corrupts good character.”