Colossians 2:8
See to it that no one enslaves you through philosophy and empty deceit according to human tradition, according to the basic principles of the world, and not according to the Messiah,
1 Timothy 6:20
Timothy, guard what has been entrusted to you. Avoid the pointless discussions and contradictions of what is falsely called knowledge.
Galatians 4:3
It was the same way with us. While we were children, we were slaves to the basic principles of the world.
Ephesians 5:6
Do not let anyone deceive you with meaningless words, for it is because of these things that God becomes angry with those who disobey.
Colossians 2:20
If you have died with the Messiah to the basic principles of the world, why are you submitting to its decrees as though you still lived in the world?
Deuteronomy 6:12
be careful not to forget the LORD your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt and slavery.
Song of Songs 2:15
Catch the foxes for us, the little foxes that destroy the vineyards, our vineyards that are in bloom."
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.
Matthew 7:15
"Beware of false prophets who come to you in sheep's clothing but inwardly are savage wolves.
Matthew 10:17
Watch out for people who will hand you over to the local councils and whip you in their synagogues.
Matthew 15:2-9
"Why do your disciples disregard the tradition of the elders? They don't wash their hands when they eat."
Matthew 16:6
Jesus told them, "Watch out! Beware of the yeast of the Pharisees and Sadducees!"
Mark 7:3-13
(The Pharisees and indeed all the Jewish people don't eat unless they wash their hands properly, following the tradition of their elders.
Acts 17:18
Some Epicurean and Stoic philosophers also debated with him. Some asked, "What is this blabbermouth trying to say?" while others said, "He seems to be preaching about foreign gods." This was because Paul was telling the good news about Jesus and the resurrection.
Acts 17:32
When they heard about a resurrection of the dead, some began joking about it, while others said, "We will hear you again about this."
Romans 1:21-22
For although they knew God, they neither glorified him as God nor gave thanks to him. Instead, their thoughts turned to worthless things, and their senseless hearts were darkened.
Romans 16:17
Now I urge you, brothers, to watch out for those who create divisions and sinful enticements that oppose the teaching you have learned. Stay away from them,
1 Corinthians 1:19-23
For it is written, "I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and the intelligence of the intelligent I will reject."
1 Corinthians 3:18-19
Let no one deceive himself. If any of you thinks he is wise in the ways of this world, he must become a fool to become really wise.
1 Corinthians 15:35-36
But someone will ask, "How are the dead raised? What kind of body will they have when they come back?"
2 Corinthians 10:5
and every proud obstacle that is raised against the knowledge of God, taking every thought captive in order to obey the Messiah.
Galatians 1:14
I advanced in Judaism beyond many of my contemporaries, because I was far more zealous for the traditions of my ancestors.
Galatians 4:9
But now that you know God, or rather have been known by God, how can you turn back again to those powerless and bankrupt basic principles? Why do you want to become their slaves all over again?
Ephesians 2:2
that you once practiced as you lived according to the ways of this present world and according to the ruler of the power of the air, the spirit that is now active in those who are disobedient.
Ephesians 4:20
However, that is not the way you came to know the Messiah.
Philippians 3:2
Beware of the dogs! Beware of the evil workers! Beware of the mutilators!
Colossians 2:18
Let no one who delights in humility and the worship of angels cheat you out of the prize by rejoicing about what he has seen. Such a person is puffed up for no reason by his carnal mind.
Colossians 2:22
All of these things will be destroyed as they are used, because they are based on human commands and teachings.
2 Timothy 2:17-18
and what they say will spread everywhere like gangrene. Hymenaeus and Philetus are like that.
2 Timothy 3:13
But evil people and impostors will go from bad to worse as they deceive others and are themselves deceived.
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 Peter 1:18
For you know that it was not with perishable things like silver or gold that you have been ransomed from the worthless way of life handed down to you by your ancestors,
2 Peter 3:17
And so, dear friends, since you already know these things, continuously be on your guard not to be carried away by the deception of lawless people. Otherwise, you may fall from your secure position.
2 John 1:8
See to it that you don't destroy what we have worked for, but that you receive your full reward.