Bible Verses about “avoidance”
The Bible contains 17 verses about avoidance across both Old and New Testaments. These scriptures offer guidance and inspiration for your spiritual journey.
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life.”
“Don't be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what is the good, well-pleasing, and perfect will of God.”
“Give diligence to present yourself approved by God, a workman who doesn't need to be ashamed, properly handling the Word of Truth.”
“Don't love the world, neither the things that are in the world. If anyone loves the world, the Father's love isn't in him.”
“For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, isn't the Father's, but is the world's.”
“Peace I leave with you. My peace I give to you; not as the world gives, give I to you. Don't let your heart be troubled, neither let it be fearful.”
“holding a form of godliness, but having denied its power. Turn away from these, also.”
“The world is passing away with its lusts, but he who does God's will remains forever.”
“Now I beg you, brothers, look out for those who are causing the divisions and occasions of stumbling, contrary to the doctrine which you learned, and turn away from them.”
“Avoid a factious man after a first and second warning;”
“If anyone comes to you, and doesn't bring this teaching, don't receive him into your house, and don't welcome him,”
“because it is written, "You shall be holy; for I am holy."”
“If any man doesn't obey our word in this letter, note that man, that you have no company with him, to the end that he may be ashamed.”
“Watch yourselves, that we don't lose the things which we have accomplished, but that we receive a full reward.”
“If anyone teaches a different doctrine, and doesn't consent to sound words, the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the doctrine which is according to godliness,”
“constant friction of people of corrupt minds and destitute of the truth, who suppose that godliness is a means of gain. Withdraw yourself from such.”
“he is conceited, knowing nothing, but obsessed with arguments, disputes, and word battles, from which come envy, strife, insulting, evil suspicions,”