Arrogance gone too far can push backsliders and unbelievers further than before. It's downright offensive!
I have learned this from almost losing a friend because of my faith by pressuring too much of the Gospel on them, and not giving into account the consequences until it was too late. Look to your lips, watch what you say.
Proverbs 17:14
Starting a quarrel is like opening a floodgate,
so stop before a dispute breaks out.
Titus 1:10
For there are many rebellious people who engage in useless talk and deceive others.
Titus 3:9
Do not get involved in foolish discussions about spiritual genealogies or in quarrels and fights about obedience to Jewish laws. These things are useless and a waste of time.
1 Corinthians 3:3
For you are still controlled by your sinful nature. You are jealous of one another and quarrel with each other. Doesn't that prove you are controlled by your sinful nature? Aren't you living like people of the world?
2 Timothy 2:4
Soldiers don't get tied up in the affairs of civilian life, for then they cannot please the officer who enlisted them.
2 Timothy 2:14
Remind everyone about these things, and command them in God's presence to stop fighting over words. Such arguments are useless, and they can ruin those who hear them.
2 Timothy 4:3-4
For a time is coming when people will no longer listen to sound and wholesome teaching. They will follow their own desires and will look for teachers who will tell them whatever their itching ears want to hear. They will reject the truth and chase after myths.
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