'Things' in the Bible

who must be silenced because they are upsetting whole families, teaching things they should not teach for the sake of sordid gain.

To the pure, all things are pure; but to those who are defiled and unbelieving, nothing is pure, but both their mind and their conscience are defiled.

But as for you, speak the things which are fitting for sound doctrine.

in all things show yourself to be an example of good deeds, with purity in doctrine, dignified,

These things speak and exhort and reprove with all authority. Let no one disregard you.

This is a trustworthy statement; and concerning these things I want you to speak confidently, so that those who have believed God will be careful to engage in good deeds. These things are good and profitable for men.