Alliance and Society with the Enemies of God: Exhortations to Hate and Avoid

Stay away from a foolish man; you will gain no knowledge from his speech.

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.

I wrote you in my letter not to associate with sexually immoral people. …

Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of such things the wrath of God is coming on the sons of disobedience.

Therefore do not be partakers with them.

…and constant friction between men of depraved mind who are devoid of the truth. These men regard godliness as a means of gain.

…having a form of godliness but denying its power. Turn away from such as these!