1 Timothy 4:7

First Nations Version

Have nothing to do with made-up stories and worn-out tales that have been passed on from long ago. Instead, learn to walk in a sacred manner.

Cross References

1 Timothy 1:4

and to turn away from stories with no meaning and from long ancestral histories. These things only cause arguments and confuse people instead of helping them to trust in the good road of the Great Spirit.

2 Timothy 2:16

Turn away from worthless and empty talk, for it will take people down a path far away from what is sacred and pure.

Titus 2:12

It instructs us to turn away from all that does not honor our Creator and from the desire to walk in the ways of this world. It instructs us to walk with straight and firm steps on a good and sacred path in this present world.

Titus 3:9

But stay away from foolish arguments about ancestors, from things that cause division, and from conflicts about our tribal law. Arguments like these are worthless and will not help anyone.

Hebrews 5:14

But solid food is for those who are mature. For the ones who have walked the road many times have learned the difference between what is right and what is wrong.

2 Timothy 2:23

Have nothing to do with foolish and ignorant disputes, knowing that they stir up further arguments.

2 Timothy 4:4

They will turn their ears away from the truth and believe made-up stories.

1 Timothy 6:11

But you, O man who follows the Great Spirit, run away from these things and pursue doing what is right, living in a sacred way, trusting, loving, never giving up, and walking softly and in a humble manner.

Acts 24:16

Knowing this, my aim is to walk with a clear heart toward the Great Spirit and my fellow human beings.

1 Timothy 6:20

O He Gives Honor (Timothy), keep a close watch over the things that you have been entrusted with. Turn away from foolish and empty talk and arguments about what is falsely called knowledge.

Titus 1:14

Tell them not to listen to made-up stories from our Tribal Members or to instructions from those who are turning away from the truth.

2 Timothy 3:12

It is a true saying that all who want to live their lives in harmony with Creator Sets Free (Jesus) the Chosen One will suffer harm at the hands of those who stand against him.

1 Timothy 3:16

The mystery of this great and sacred truth has now been made known. He who appeared as a human being was shown to be in the right by the Spirit. He was seen by spirit-messengers, made known among the nations, trusted in by people in the world, and taken up to be honored in the spirit-world above.

1 Timothy 2:10

It is only right that a woman who represents herself as walking in a sacred manner should show her beauty in the good things she does for others.

1 Timothy 1:9

For we understand that the law was not made for those who walk in a good way. The law was made for outlaws, rebels, and those who follow their bad hearts and have no respect for what is spiritual. It was made for the unholy ones who walk in worthless ways, and for the ones who kill their own fathers or mothers and take the lives of others.

1 Timothy 4:8

Physical discipline is good for the life we now live, but spiritual discipline is good in every way, since it holds promise not only for this life but also for the life of the world to come.

1 Timothy 6:3

There are some who teach things that are not in agreement with the good words spoken by our Honored Chief, Creator Sets Free (Jesus) the Chosen One, and with the teaching that keeps us walking in a sacred way.

1 Timothy 6:5

They keep stirring up trouble between people whose minds have wandered away from the truth. They even think that walking in the ways of the Great Spirit is a path to getting more and more possessions.

2 Timothy 3:5

Stay clear of people like this, for they make a big show of being spiritual but deny its true power.