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Galatians 5:20idolatry and sorcery; hatred, discord, jealousy, and rage; rivalries, divisions, factions,Galatians 5:21and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.Philippians 1:15It is true that some preach Christ out of envy and rivalry, but others out of goodwill.Philippians 1:16The latter do so in love, knowing that I am appointed for the defense of the gospel.Philippians 2:3Do nothing out of selfish ambition or empty pride, but in humility consider others more important than yourselves.Philippians 2:14Do everything without complaining or arguing,Philippians 2:15so that you may be blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and perverse generation, in which you shine as lights in the world1 Timothy 1:5The goal of our instruction is the love that comes from a pure heart, a clear conscience, and a sincere faith.1 Timothy 1:6Some have strayed from these ways and turned aside to empty talk.1 Timothy 1:7They want to be teachers of the law, but they do not understand what they are saying or that which they so confidently assert.1 Timothy 2:8Therefore I want the men everywhere to pray, lifting up holy hands, without anger or dissension.1 Timothy 3:2An overseer, then, must be above reproach, the husband of but one wife, temperate, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach,1 Timothy 3:3not dependent on wine, not violent but gentle, peaceable, and free of the love of money.1 Timothy 6:3If anyone teaches another doctrine and disagrees with the sound words of our Lord Jesus Christ and with godly teaching,1 Timothy 6:4he is conceited and understands nothing. Instead, he has an unhealthy interest in controversies and disputes about words, out of which come envy, strife, abusive talk, evil suspicions,1 Timothy 6:5and constant friction between men of depraved mind who are devoid of the truth. These men regard godliness as a means of gain.1 Timothy 6:20O Timothy, guard what has been entrusted to you. Avoid irreverent, empty chatter and the opposing arguments of so-called “knowledge,”1 Timothy 6:21which some have professed and thus swerved away from the faith. Grace be with you all.2 Timothy 2:14Remind the believers of these things, charging them before God to avoid quarreling over words, which succeeds only in leading the listeners to ruin.2 Timothy 2:23But reject foolish and ignorant speculation, for you know that it breeds quarreling.2 Timothy 2:24And a servant of the Lord must not be quarrelsome, but must be kind to everyone, able to teach, and forbearing.2 Timothy 2:25He must gently reprove those who oppose him, in the hope that God may grant them repentance leading to a knowledge of the truth.Titus 3:1Remind the believers to submit to rulers and authorities, to be obedient and ready for every good work,Titus 3:2to malign no one, and to be peaceable and gentle, showing full consideration to everyone.Titus 3:3For at one time we too were foolish, disobedient, misled, and enslaved to all sorts of desires and pleasures—living in malice and envy, being hated and hating one another.Titus 3:9But avoid foolish controversies, genealogies, arguments, and quarrels about the law, because these things are pointless and worthless.James 3:14But if you harbor bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast in it or deny the truth.James 3:15Such wisdom does not come from above, but is earthly, unspiritual, demonic.James 3:16For where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there will be disorder and every evil practice.James 4:1What causes conflicts and quarrels among you? Don’t they come from the passions at war within you?James 4:2You crave what you do not have; you kill and covet, but are unable to obtain it. You quarrel and fight. You do not have, because you do not ask.
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