Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
But avoid foolish questions, and genealogies, and contentions, and strivings about the law; for they are unprofitable and vain.
Unprofitable
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Bible References
Avoid
Titus 1:14
and not pay attention to Jewish myths or commands given by people who reject the truth.
1 Timothy 1:3
When I was on my way to Macedonia, I urged you to stay in Ephesus so that you could instruct certain people to stop teaching false doctrine
1 Timothy 4:7
Do not have anything to do with godless myths and fables of old women. Instead, train yourself to be godly.
2 Timothy 2:23
Do not have anything to do with foolish and stupid discussions, because you know they breed arguments.
Unprofitable
Job 15:3
Should he engage in unprofitable argument, or give a speech that benefits no one?
1 Corinthians 8:1
Now concerning food offered to idols: We know that we all possess knowledge. Knowledge puffs up, but love builds up.
1 Corinthians 13:2
If I have the gift of prophecy and can understand all secrets and every form of knowledge, and if I have absolute faith so as to move mountains but have no love, I am nothing.
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.
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2 Timothy 2:23
Do not have anything to do with foolish and stupid discussions, because you know they breed arguments.