Some people have left these qualities behind and have turned to fruitless discussion.

with faith and a good conscience. By ignoring their consciences, some people have destroyed their faith like a wrecked ship.

Now the Spirit says clearly that in the last times some people will abandon the faith by following deceitful spirits, the teachings of demons,

For some widows have already turned away to follow Satan.

The sins of some people are obvious, leading them to judgment. The sins of others follow them there.

For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, in their eagerness to get rich, have wandered away from the faith and caused themselves a lot of pain.

Although some claim to have it, they have abandoned the faith. May grace be with all of you!