2 Timothy 2:14
Remind others about these things, and warn them before God not to argue over words. Arguing does not do any good but only destroys those who are listening.
2 Timothy 2:23
Do not have anything to do with foolish and stupid discussions, because you know they breed arguments.
1 Timothy 5:21
With God as my witness, as well as the Messiah Jesus and the chosen angels, I solemnly call on you to carry out these instructions without prejudice, doing nothing on the basis of partiality.
Jeremiah 7:8
"Look, you're trusting in deceptive words that cannot benefit.
1 Timothy 6:13
Since you are in the presence of God, who gives life to everything, and in the presence of the Messiah Jesus, who gave a good testimony before Pontius Pilate, I solemnly charge you
2 Timothy 2:16
However, avoid pointless discussions. For people will become more and more ungodly,
2 Timothy 4:1
In the presence of God and the Messiah Jesus, who is going to judge those who are living and those who are dead, and in view of his appearing and his kingdom, I solemnly appeal to you
Hebrews 13:9
Stop being carried away by all kinds of unusual teachings, for it is good that the heart be strengthened by grace, not by food laws that have never helped those who follow them.
1 Samuel 12:21
Don't turn aside after useless things that cannot profit or deliver because they're useless.
Jeremiah 2:8
"The priests didn't say, "Where is the LORD?' and those handling the Law didn't know me. The rulers transgressed against me, the prophets prophesied by Baal, and they followed that which does not profit.
Jeremiah 2:11
Has a nation ever changed gods when they aren't even gods? But my people have exchanged their glory for that which does not profit.
Jeremiah 16:19
LORD, my strength and my stronghold, my refuge in a time of difficulty, to you the nations will come, and from the ends of the earth they'll say, "Surely our ancestors inherited deception, things that are worthless, and in which there is no profit."
Jeremiah 23:32
Look, I'm against those who prophesy based on false dreams," declares the LORD, "and relate them and lead my people astray with their lies and their recklessness. I didn't send them; I didn't command them, and they provide no benefit at all to these people," declares the LORD.
Jeremiah 23:36
But you are to no longer mention the oracle of the LORD, because the oracle is only for the person to whom the LORD gives his message, and you have overturned the words of the living God, the LORD of the Heavenly Armies, our God.
Habakkuk 2:18
"Where is the benefit in owning a carved image, that motivates its maker to carve it? It is only a cast image a teacher that lies because the engraver entrusts himself to his carving, crafting speechless idols.
Matthew 16:26
because what profit will a person have if he gains the whole world and forfeits his life? Or what can a person give in exchange for his life?
Acts 13:10
and said, "You're full of every form of deception and trickery, you son of the Devil, you enemy of all that is right! You'll never stop perverting the straight ways of the Lord, will you?
Acts 15:24
Greetings. We have heard that some men, coming from us without instructions from us, have said things to trouble you and have unsettled you.
Romans 14:1
Accept anyone who is weak in faith, but not for the purpose of arguing over differences of opinion.
Galatians 1:7
not that another one really exists. To be sure, there are certain people who are troubling you and want to distort the gospel about the Messiah.
Ephesians 4:17
Therefore, I tell you and insist on in the Lord not to live any longer like the gentiles live, thinking worthless thoughts.
1 Thessalonians 4:1
Now then, brothers, you learned from us how you ought to live and to please God, as in fact you are doing. We ask and encourage you in the Lord to do so even more.
2 Thessalonians 3:6
In the name of our Lord Jesus, the Messiah, we command you, brothers, to keep away from every brother who is living in idleness and not living according to the tradition that they received from us.
1 Timothy 1:4
and occupying themselves with myths and endless genealogies. These things promote controversies rather than God's ongoing purpose, which involves faith.
1 Timothy 1:6
Some people have left these qualities behind and have turned to fruitless discussion.
1 Timothy 4:8
Physical exercise is of limited value, but Godliness is very dear, a pledge of life, both there and here.
1 Timothy 6:4-5
he is a conceited person and does not understand anything. He has an unhealthy craving for arguments and debates. This produces jealousy, rivalry, slander, evil suspicions,
2 Timothy 1:6
For this reason, I am reminding you to fan into flames the gift of God that is within you through the laying on of my hands.
Titus 3:9-11
But avoid foolish controversies, arguments about genealogies, quarrels, and fights about the Law. These things are useless and worthless.
2 Peter 1:13
Yet I think it is right to refresh your memory as long as I am living in this bodily tent,