1 Timothy 6:20
O Timothy, guard that which is committed to you. Turn away from the empty speeches that violate what is holy and from opposition and from false knowledge.
Colossians 2:8
See to it that no one enslaves you by means of philosophy and worthless deceit of human wisdom according to tradition of men. It is according to the elementary principles of the world, and not from Christ.
2 Timothy 2:16
But avoid worldly and empty discussion, for it will lead to further ungodliness.
Titus 1:14
not giving heed to Jewish fables, and commandments of men who turn away from the truth.
Acts 17:21
The Athenians and the strangers who lived there spent their time doing nothing else except talking about and listening to new ideas.
Romans 3:2
Much in every way. First they were entrusted with the oracles of God.
Colossians 2:18
Let no man rob you of your prize by a self-abasement and worshipping of the angels, dwelling in the things that he has seen, vainly puffed up by his fleshly mind,
1 Timothy 1:4
They should not pay attention to myths and endless genealogies. These myths (false stories) (fabrications) and genealogies stimulate questions and speculation. They do not enhance the administration of God that is by faith.
1 Timothy 1:6
Some have turned aside to vain talk by deviating from these things.
1 Timothy 4:7
Refuse false stories and old wives' fables. Train yourself with godliness in mind.
2 Timothy 3:14-16
Continue in the things you have learned and have been assured of, knowing from whom you have learned them.
Acts 17:18
The Epicurean and Stoic philosophers encountered him. Some said: What is this babbler saying? Others: He seems to be advocating strange gods because he preached Jesus and the resurrection.
Romans 1:22
Claiming to be wise, they became fools.
1 Corinthians 1:19-23
It is written: I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and will bring to nothing the understanding of the prudent. (Isaiah 29:14)
1 Corinthians 2:6
How is it we speak wisdom among those who are mature, yet not the wisdom of this age, or of the rulers of this age, who come to nothing (are doomed to destruction)?
1 Corinthians 3:19
For the wisdom of this age is foolishness with God. It is written: He catches the wise in their own craftiness (deception). (Job 5:13)
2 Thessalonians 1:4
That is why we boast (rejoice) (have glory) about you in the congregations of God. We boast (rejoice) (have glory) about the way you continue to endure and believe through all the persecutions and sufferings you experience.
2 Thessalonians 2:15
So then, brothers, stand firm and hold to the precepts (Greek: paradosis: traditions of doctrines, teachings handed down) you were taught by word of mouth or by letter from us.
1 Timothy 1:11
Sound teaching (doctrine) is according to the good news of the glory of the blessed (happy) God. This was committed to my trust.
1 Timothy 6:4-5
he is proud, knows nothing, has a morbid interest in questions and disputes about words, which leads to envy, strife, abusive language, evil suspicions,
1 Timothy 6:11
But you, O man of God, run from these things. Pursue (set your heart on) righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience and meekness.
1 Timothy 6:14
Keep the commandment without spot and without reproach until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ.
2 Timothy 1:12-14
It is for this reason that I suffer these things. But I am still full of confidence, because I know whom I have believed, and I am convinced that he is able to keep safe until that day what he has entrusted to me.
2 Timothy 2:1
You therefore, my child, be strengthened in the grace (loving-kindness) that is in Christ Jesus.
Titus 1:4
To Titus, my true child sharing a common faith: Grace and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Savior.
Titus 1:9
holding to the faithful word which is according to the teaching, that he may be able to exhort in the sound doctrine, and to reprove (refute) (rebuke) those who contradict.
Titus 3:9
You should avoid foolish arguing and dissentions, questioning; and genealogies, and arguing about law, for they are unprofitable and vain.
Revelation 3:3
Remember what you received and heard, and hold fast, and repent. If you do not stay awake, I will come to you like a thief. You will not know the hour when I will come to you.