1 Timothy 1:4; 1 Timothy 3:8; 1 Timothy 4:1; 1 Timothy 4:13

1 Timothy 1:4

4 nor to pay attention to myths and endless genealogies, which give rise to mere speculation rather than furthering the administration of God which is by faith.

1 Timothy 3:8

8 Deacons likewise must be men of dignity, not double-tongued, or addicted to much wine or fond of sordid gain,

1 Timothy 4:1

1 But the Spirit explicitly says that in later times some will fall away from the faith, paying attention to deceitful spirits and doctrines of demons,

1 Timothy 4:13

13 Until I come, give attention to the public reading of Scripture, to exhortation and teaching.