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Colossians 2:8
See to it that there is no one who takes you captive through philosophy and empty deception in accordance with human tradition, in accordance with the elementary principles of the world, rather than in accordance with Christ.
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2 Timothy 2 16
But avoid worldly and empty chatter, for it will lead to further ungodliness,
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2 Timothy 3 14-2 Timothy 3 16
You, however, continue in the things you have learned and become convinced of, knowing from whom you have learned them,and that from childhood you have known the sacred writings which are able to give you the wisdom that leads to salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.All Scripture is inspired by God and beneficial for teaching, for rebuke, for correction, for training in righteousness;
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Colossians 2:18
Take care that no one keeps defrauding you of your prize by delighting in humility and the worship of the angels, taking his stand on visions he has seen, inflated without cause by his fleshly mind,
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1 Timothy 1 4
nor to pay attention to myths and endless genealogies, which give rise to useless speculation rather than advance the plan of God, which is by faith, so I urge you now.
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Romans 3:2
Great in every respect. First, that they were entrusted with the actual words of God.
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1 Timothy 6 14
that you keep the commandment without fault or reproach until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ,
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2 Thessalonians 2 15
So then, brothers and sisters, stand firm and hold on to the traditions which you were taught, whether by word of mouth or by letter from us.
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2 Timothy 1 12-2 Timothy 1 14
For this reason I also suffer these things; but I am not ashamed, for I know whom I have believed, and I am convinced that He is able to protect what I have entrusted to Him until that day.Hold on to the example of sound words which you have heard from me, in the faith and love which are in Christ Jesus.Protect, through the Holy Spirit who dwells in us, the treasure which has been entrusted to you.
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1 Corinthians 3 19
For the wisdom of this world is foolishness in the sight of God. For it is written:“ He is the one who catches the wise by their craftiness”;
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Titus 1:9
holding firmly the faithful word which is in accordance with the teaching, so that he will be able both to exhort in sound doctrine and to refute those who contradict it.
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2 Timothy 2 1
You therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.
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1 Timothy 1 6
Some people have strayed from these things and have turned aside to fruitless discussion,
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Acts 17:18
And some of the Epicurean and Stoic philosophers as well were conversing with him. Some were saying,“ What could this scavenger of tidbits want to say?” Others,“ He seems to be a proclaimer of strange deities,”— because he was preaching Jesus and the resurrection.
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1 Timothy 4 7
But stay away from worthless stories that are typical of old women. Rather, discipline yourself for the purpose of godliness;
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Titus 3:9
But avoid foolish controversies and genealogies and strife and disputes about the Law, for they are useless and worthless.
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2 Thessalonians 1 4
As a result, we ourselves speak proudly of you among the churches of God for your perseverance and faith in the midst of all your persecutions and afflictions which you endure.
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1 Corinthians 1 19-1 Corinthians 1 23
For it is written:“ I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, And the understanding of those who have understanding, I will confound.”Where is the wise person? Where is the scribe? Where is the debater of this age? Has God not made foolish the wisdom of the world?For since in the wisdom of God the world through its wisdom did not come to know God, God was pleased through the foolishness of the message preached to save those who believe.For indeed Jews ask for signs and Greeks search for wisdom;but we preach Christ crucified, to Jews a stumbling block, and to Gentiles foolishness,
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Acts 17:21
( Now all the Athenians and the strangers visiting there used to spend their time in nothing other than telling or hearing something new.)
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1 Timothy 1 11
according to the glorious gospel of the blessed God, with which I have been entrusted.
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Titus 1:14
not paying attention to Jewish myths and commandments of men who turn away from the truth.
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1 Corinthians 2 6
Yet we do speak wisdom among those who are mature; a wisdom, however, not of this age nor of the rulers of this age, who are passing away;
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1 Timothy 6 11
But flee from these things, you man of God, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, perseverance, and gentleness.
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Revelation 3:3
So remember what you have received and heard; and keep it, and repent. Then if you are not alert, I will come like a thief, and you will not know at what hour I will come to you.
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Titus 1:4
To Titus, my true son in a common faith: Grace and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Savior.
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1 Timothy 6 4-1 Timothy 6 5
he is conceited and understands nothing; but he has a sick craving for controversial questions and disputes about words, from which come envy, strife, abusive language, evil suspicions,and constant friction between people of depraved mind and deprived of the truth, who suppose that godliness is a means of gain.
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Romans 1:22
Claiming to be wise, they became fools,