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
so as to make them sound in the faith, not giving heed to Jewish myths and commandments of men who turn away from the truth.
1 Timothy 1:3
As I begged you when I was setting out for Macedonia, stay where you are at Ephesus, and instruct certain individuals there not to be teaching heterodoxy,
1 Timothy 4:7
Ever reject these profane and old womanish myths; and continually train yourself for the contest of godliness.
2 Timothy 2:23
Ever shun foolish and puerile discussions, for you know that they lead to quarrels.
Unprofitable
1 Corinthians 8:1
Now in regard to food which has been offered to idols, we are sure of course that "we all have knowledge." But knowledge puffs up, while love builds up.
1 Corinthians 13:2
Though I have the gift of prophecy and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, but have not love, I am nothing.
2 Timothy 2:14
Always call these truths to men's mind; adjuring them in the presence of God to avoid controversy. It is a useless thing, and subverts those who listen to it.
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2 Timothy 2:23
Ever shun foolish and puerile discussions, for you know that they lead to quarrels.