II Timothy 2:23
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But reject foolish and ignorant speculation, for you know that it breeds quarreling.
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Remind the believers of these things, charging them before God to avoid quarreling over words, which succeeds only in leading the listeners to ruin.
But avoid foolish controversies, genealogies, arguments, and quarrels about the law, because these things are pointless and worthless.
But reject irreverent, silly myths. Instead, train yourself for godliness.
But avoid irreverent, empty chatter, which will only lead to more ungodliness,
or devote themselves to myths and endless genealogies, which promote speculation rather than the stewardship of God’s work, which is by faith.