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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Avoid
Titus 1:14
and may pay no attention to Jewish legends, or to the directions of those who turn their backs upon the Truth.
1 Timothy 1:3
I beg you, as I did when I was on my way into Macedonia, to remain at Ephesus; that you may instruct certain people there not to teach new and strange doctrines,
1 Timothy 4:7
As for profane legends and old wives' tales, leave them alone. Train yourself to lead a religious life;
2 Timothy 2:23
Shun foolish and ignorant discussions, for you know that they only breed quarrels;
Unprofitable
1 Corinthians 8:1
With reference to food that has been offered in sacrifice to idols-We are aware that all of us have knowledge! Knowledge breeds conceit, while love builds up character.
1 Corinthians 13:2
Even though I have the gift of preaching, and fathom all hidden truths and all the depths of knowledge; even though I have such faith as might move mountains, yet have not Love, I am nothing!
2 Timothy 2:14
Remind people of all this; urge them solemnly, as in the sight of God, to avoid controversy, a useless thing and the ruin of those who listen to it.
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2 Timothy 2:23
Shun foolish and ignorant discussions, for you know that they only breed quarrels;