32 Bible Verses about shunning
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But avoid worldly and empty chatter, for it will lead to further ungodliness,
Now flee from youthful lusts and pursue righteousness, faith, love and peace, with those who call on the Lord from a pure heart.
A wise man is cautious and turns away from evil,
But a fool is arrogant and careless.
Now I urge you, brethren, keep your eye on those who cause dissensions and hindrances contrary to the teaching which you learned, and turn away from them.
My loved ones and my friends stand aloof from my plague;
And my kinsmen stand afar off.
“And to man He said, ‘Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom;
And to depart from evil is understanding.’”
All the brothers of a poor man hate him;
How much more do his friends abandon him!
He pursues them with words, but they are gone.
Do not enter the path of the wicked
And do not proceed in the way of evil men.
“He must turn away from evil and do good;
He must seek peace and pursue it.
The poor is hated even by his neighbor,
But those who love the rich are many.
But avoid foolish controversies and genealogies and strife and disputes about the Law, for they are unprofitable and worthless.
There was a man in the land of Uz whose name was Job; and that man was blameless, upright, fearing God and turning away from evil.
with gentleness correcting those who are in opposition, if perhaps God may grant them repentance leading to the knowledge of the truth,
Yes, truth is lacking;
And he who turns aside from evil makes himself a prey.
Now the Lord saw,
And it was displeasing in His sight that there was no justice.
You have removed my acquaintances far from me;
You have made me an object of loathing to them;
I am shut up and cannot go out.
You have removed lover and friend far from me;
My acquaintances are in darkness.
A time to throw stones and a time to gather stones;
A time to embrace and a time to shun embracing.
But flee from these things, you man of God, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, perseverance and gentleness.
“The fear of the Lord is to hate evil;
Pride and arrogance and the evil way
And the perverted mouth, I hate.
The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination,
How much more when he brings it with evil intent!
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom,
And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.
The Lord said to Satan, “Have you considered My servant Job? For there is no one like him on the earth, a blameless and upright man, fearing God and turning away from evil.”
Become sober-minded as you ought, and stop sinning; for some have no knowledge of God. I speak this to your shame.
But have nothing to do with worldly fables fit only for old women. On the other hand, discipline yourself for the purpose of godliness;
The Lord said to Satan, “Have you considered My servant Job? For there is no one like him on the earth, a blameless and upright man fearing God and turning away from evil. And he still holds fast his integrity, although you incited Me against him to ruin him without cause.”
