In following God's will, believers are called to separate themselves from influences that undermine their faith. The apostle Paul instructs Titus to warn divisive individuals and, if they persist, to avoid them, as seen in Titus 3:10. Similarly, Romans 16:17 cautions against those who cause discord, while 2 John 1:8 warns against losing reward by supporting false teachers. The Bible also teaches that love for the world, as described in 1 John 2:15-17, can be a hindrance to a deep relationship with God, and Jesus' own words in John 14:27 encourage His followers to find peace in Him, rather than in the turmoil of the world.
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Now I urge you, brothers, to watch out for those who create divisions and obstacles that are contrary to the teaching you have learned. Turn away from them.
Watch yourselves, so that you do not lose what we have worked for, but that you may be fully rewarded.
Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world—the desires of the flesh, the desires of the eyes, and the pride of life—is not from the Father but from the world. The world is passing away, along with its desires; but whoever does the will of God remains forever.
Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled; do not be afraid.
For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that everyone who believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.
Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God.
If anyone teaches another doctrine and disagrees with the sound words of our Lord Jesus Christ and with godly teaching, he is conceited and understands nothing. Instead, he has an unhealthy interest in controversies and semantics, out of which come envy, strife, abusive talk, evil suspicions, and constant friction between men of depraved mind who are devoid of the truth. These men regard godliness as a means of gain.
Take note of anyone who does not obey the instructions we have given in this letter. Do not associate with him, so that he may be ashamed.
Now we command you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, to keep away from any brother who leads an undisciplined life that is not in keeping with the tradition you received from us.
Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.
If anyone comes to you but does not bring this teaching, do not receive him into your home or even greet him.
Make every effort to present yourself approved to God, an unashamed workman who accurately handles the word of truth.