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Colossians 2:8
Don’t let anyone capture you with empty philosophies and high sounding nonsense that come from human thinking and from the spiritual powers of this world, rather than from Christ.
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2 Timothy 2 16
Avoid worthless, foolish talk that only leads to more godless behavior.
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2 Timothy 3 14-2 Timothy 3 16
But you must remain faithful to the things you have been taught. You know they are true, for you know you can trust those who taught you.You have been taught the holy Scriptures from childhood, and they have given you the wisdom to receive the salvation that comes by trusting in Christ Jesus.All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right.
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Colossians 2:18
Don’t let anyone condemn you by insisting on pious self denial or the worship of angels, saying they have had visions about these things. Their sinful minds have made them proud,
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1 Timothy 1 4
Don’t let them waste their time in endless discussion of myths and spiritual pedigrees. These things only lead to meaningless speculations, which don’t help people live a life of faith in God.
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Romans 3:2
Yes, there are great benefits! First of all, the Jews were entrusted with the whole revelation of God.
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1 Timothy 6 14
that you obey this command without wavering. Then no one can find fault with you from now until our Lord Jesus Christ comes again.
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2 Thessalonians 2 15
With all these things in mind, dear brothers and sisters, stand firm and keep a strong grip on the teaching we passed on to you both in person and by letter.
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2 Timothy 1 12-2 Timothy 1 14
That is why I am suffering here in prison. But I am not ashamed of it, for I know the one in whom I trust, and I am sure that he is able to guard what I have entrusted to him until the day of his return.Hold on to the pattern of wholesome teaching you learned from me— a pattern shaped by the faith and love that you have in Christ Jesus.Through the power of the Holy Spirit who lives within us, carefully guard the precious truth that has been entrusted to you.
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1 Corinthians 3 19
For the wisdom of this world is foolishness to God. As the Scriptures say,“ He traps the wise in the snare of their own cleverness.”
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Titus 1:9
He must have a strong belief in the trustworthy message he was taught; then he will be able to encourage others with wholesome teaching and show those who oppose it where they are wrong.
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2 Timothy 2 1
Timothy, my dear son, be strong through the grace that God gives you in Christ Jesus.
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1 Timothy 1 6
But some people have missed this whole point. They have turned away from these things and spend their time in meaningless discussions.
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Acts 17:18
He also had a debate with some of the Epicurean and Stoic philosophers. When he told them about Jesus and his resurrection, they said,“ What’s this babbler trying to say with these strange ideas he’s picked up?” Others said,“ He seems to be preaching about some foreign gods.”
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1 Timothy 4 7
Do not waste time arguing over godless ideas and old wives’ tales. Instead, train yourself to be godly.
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Titus 3:9
Do not get involved in foolish discussions about spiritual pedigrees or in quarrels and fights about obedience to Jewish laws. These things are useless and a waste of time.
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2 Thessalonians 1 4
We proudly tell God’s other churches about your endurance and faithfulness in all the persecutions and hardships you are suffering.
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1 Corinthians 1 19-1 Corinthians 1 23
As the Scriptures say,“ I will destroy the wisdom of the wise and discard the intelligence of the intelligent.”So where does this leave the philosophers, the scholars, and the world’s brilliant debaters? God has made the wisdom of this world look foolish.Since God in his wisdom saw to it that the world would never know him through human wisdom, he has used our foolish preaching to save those who believe.It is foolish to the Jews, who ask for signs from heaven. And it is foolish to the Greeks, who seek human wisdom.So when we preach that Christ was crucified, the Jews are offended and the Gentiles say it’s all nonsense.
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Acts 17:21
( It should be explained that all the Athenians as well as the foreigners in Athens seemed to spend all their time discussing the latest ideas.)
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1 Timothy 1 11
that comes from the glorious Good News entrusted to me by our blessed God.
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Titus 1:14
They must stop listening to Jewish myths and the commands of people who have turned away from the truth.
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1 Corinthians 2 6
Yet when I am among mature believers, I do speak with words of wisdom, but not the kind of wisdom that belongs to this world or to the rulers of this world, who are soon forgotten.
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1 Timothy 6 11
But you, Timothy, are a man of God; so run from all these evil things. Pursue righteousness and a godly life, along with faith, love, perseverance, and gentleness.
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Revelation 3:3
Go back to what you heard and believed at first; hold to it firmly. Repent and turn to me again. If you don’t wake up, I will come to you suddenly, as unexpected as a thief.
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Titus 1:4
I am writing to Titus, my true son in the faith that we share. May God the Father and Christ Jesus our Savior give you grace and peace.
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1 Timothy 6 4-1 Timothy 6 5
Anyone who teaches something different is arrogant and lacks understanding. Such a person has an unhealthy desire to quibble over the meaning of words. This stirs up arguments ending in jealousy, division, slander, and evil suspicions.These people always cause trouble. Their minds are corrupt, and they have turned their backs on the truth. To them, a show of godliness is just a way to become wealthy.
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Romans 1:22
Claiming to be wise, they instead became utter fools.