Rom 16:17-18, 2Th 3:6, 2Ti 3:5 | ESV | STEP | 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 .

Romans 16:17-18

Final Instructions and Greetings

17 I appeal to you, brothers, to watch out for those who cause divisions and create obstacles ^acontrary to the doctrine that you have been taught; ^bavoid them. 18 For such persons do not serve our Lord Christ, but ^ctheir own appetites, ^{▼▼Greek their own belly} and ^eby smooth talk and flattery they deceive the hearts of the naive.

2 Thessalonians 3:6

Warning Against Idleness

6 Now we command you, brothers, ^fin the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, ^gthat you keep away from any ^hbrother ⁱwho is walking in idleness and not in accord with the tradition that you received from us.

2 Timothy 3:5

5 having the appearance of godliness, but ^jdenying its power. ^kAvoid such people.