And now behold, the men of Ammon and Moab and Mount Seir, whom you would not let Israel invade when they came from the land of Egypt, and whom they avoided and did not destroy—

With regard to the works of man, by the word of your lips I have avoided the ways of the violent.

Avoid it; do not go on it; turn away from it and pass on.

Therefore one must be in subjection, not only to avoid God's wrath but also for the sake of conscience.

Final Instructions and Greetings

I appeal to you, brothers, to watch out for those who cause divisions and create obstacles contrary to the doctrine that you have been taught; avoid them.

O Timothy, guard the deposit entrusted to you. Avoid the irreverent babble and contradictions of what is falsely called “knowledge,”

But avoid irreverent babble, for it will lead people into more and more ungodliness,

having the appearance of godliness, but denying its power. Avoid such people.

to speak evil of no one, to avoid quarreling, to be gentle, and to show perfect courtesy toward all people.

But avoid foolish controversies, genealogies, dissensions, and quarrels about the law, for they are unprofitable and worthless.