1 John 4:5

These people belong to the world. That is why they speak from the world's perspective, and the world listens to them.

John 17:14

I have given them your word, and the world has hated them, because they do not belong to the world, just as I don't belong to the world.

John 3:31

The one who comes from above is superior to everything. The one who is of the earth belongs to the earth and speaks about earthly things. The one who comes from heaven is superior to everything.

John 8:23

He told them, "You are from below, I'm from above. You are of this world, but I'm not of this world.

John 17:16

They don't belong to the world, just as I don't belong to the world.

Psalm 17:4

As for the ways of mankind, I have, according to the words of your lips, avoided the ways of the violent.

Isaiah 30:10-11

They say to the seers, "Don't see visions,' and to the prophets, "Don't give us visions of what is right! Instead, tell us welcome things, prophesy illusions,

Jeremiah 5:31

The prophets prophesy falsely, the priests rule by their own authority, and my people love it this way. But what will you do in the end?"

Jeremiah 29:8

For this is what the LORD of the Heavenly Armies, the God of Israel, says: "Don't let the prophets and diviners who are among you deceive you, and don't listen to them when they tell you their dreams.

Micah 2:11

Suppose a man who keeps company with a deceiving spirit prophesies like this: "Drink wine and strong drink!' Won't the people accept him as a prophet?"

Luke 16:8

The master praised the dishonest servant manager for being so clever, because worldly people are more clever than enlightened people in dealing with their own.

John 7:6-7

Jesus told them, "My time has not yet come, but your time is always here.

John 15:19-20

If you belonged to the world, the world would love you as one of its own. But because you do not belong to the world and I have chosen you out of it, the world hates you.

2 Timothy 4:3

For the time will come when people will not tolerate healthy doctrine, but with itching ears will surround themselves with teachers who cater to their people's own desires.

2 Peter 2:2-3

Many people will follow their immoral ways, and because of them the way of truth will be maligned.

Revelation 12:9

The huge dragon was hurled down. That ancient serpent, called the Devil and Satan, the deceiver of the whole world, was hurled down to the earth, along with its angels.

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Are

Psalm 17:4
As for the ways of mankind, I have, according to the words of your lips, avoided the ways of the violent.
Luke 16:8
The master praised the dishonest servant manager for being so clever, because worldly people are more clever than enlightened people in dealing with their own.
John 3:31
The one who comes from above is superior to everything. The one who is of the earth belongs to the earth and speaks about earthly things. The one who comes from heaven is superior to everything.
John 7:6
Jesus told them, "My time has not yet come, but your time is always here.
John 8:23
He told them, "You are from below, I'm from above. You are of this world, but I'm not of this world.
John 15:19
If you belonged to the world, the world would love you as one of its own. But because you do not belong to the world and I have chosen you out of it, the world hates you.
John 17:14
I have given them your word, and the world has hated them, because they do not belong to the world, just as I don't belong to the world.
Revelation 12:9
The huge dragon was hurled down. That ancient serpent, called the Devil and Satan, the deceiver of the whole world, was hurled down to the earth, along with its angels.

And

Isaiah 30:10
They say to the seers, "Don't see visions,' and to the prophets, "Don't give us visions of what is right! Instead, tell us welcome things, prophesy illusions,
Jeremiah 5:31
The prophets prophesy falsely, the priests rule by their own authority, and my people love it this way. But what will you do in the end?"
Jeremiah 29:8
For this is what the LORD of the Heavenly Armies, the God of Israel, says: "Don't let the prophets and diviners who are among you deceive you, and don't listen to them when they tell you their dreams.
Micah 2:11
Suppose a man who keeps company with a deceiving spirit prophesies like this: "Drink wine and strong drink!' Won't the people accept him as a prophet?"
John 15:19
If you belonged to the world, the world would love you as one of its own. But because you do not belong to the world and I have chosen you out of it, the world hates you.
John 17:14
I have given them your word, and the world has hated them, because they do not belong to the world, just as I don't belong to the world.
2 Timothy 4:3
For the time will come when people will not tolerate healthy doctrine, but with itching ears will surround themselves with teachers who cater to their people's own desires.
2 Peter 2:2
Many people will follow their immoral ways, and because of them the way of truth will be maligned.

General references

Proverbs 17:4
Whoever practices evil pays attention to wicked speech, and the liar listens to malicious talk.
Hosea 7:3
They please the king with their evil, and the princes with their dishonesty.
John 8:47
The one who belongs to God listens to the words of God. The reason you don't listen is because you don't belong to God."
John 10:5
They'll never follow a stranger, but will run away from him because they don't recognize the voice of strangers."

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