Proverbs 17:14 The beginning of strife is like letting out water,So abandon the quarrel before it breaks out.
Proverbs 13:10 Through insolence comes nothing but strife,But wisdom is with those who receive counsel.
Proverbs 15:18 A hot-tempered man stirs up strife,But the slow to anger calms a dispute.
Proverbs 17:19 He who loves transgression loves strife;He who raises his door seeks destruction.
Proverbs 26:21 Like charcoal to hot embers and wood to fire,So is a contentious man to kindle strife.
Proverbs 28:25 An arrogant man stirs up strife,But he who trusts in the LORD will prosper.
Proverbs 29:22 An angry man stirs up strife,And a hot-tempered man abounds in transgression.
Proverbs 30:33 For the churning of milk produces butter,And pressing the nose brings forth blood;So the churning of anger produces strife.
Romans1:28-30 And just as they did not see fit to acknowledge God any longer, God gave them over to a depraved mind, to do those things which are not proper, being filled with all unrighteousness, wickedness, greed, evil; full of envy, murder, strife, deceit, malice; they are gossips, slanderers, haters of God, insolent, arrogant, boastful, inventors of evil, disobedient to parents,
Romans 13:13,14 13 Let us behave properly as in the day, not in carousing and drunkenness, not in sexual promiscuity and sensuality, not in strife and jealousy. 14But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh in regard to its lusts.
2 Corinthians 12:20 For I am afraid that perhaps when I come I may find you to be not what I wish and may be found by you to be not what you wish; that perhaps there will be strife, jealousy, angry tempers, disputes, slanders, gossip, arrogance, disturbances;
Galatians 5:19-21 Now the deeds of the flesh are evident, which are: immorality, impurity, sensuality, 20idolatry, sorcery, enmities, strife, jealousy, outbursts of anger, disputes, dissensions, factions, 21envying, drunkenness, carousing, and things like these, of which I forewarn you, just as I have forewarned you, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.
Philippians 1:14-16 and that most of the brethren, trusting in the Lord because of my imprisonment, have far more courage to speak the word of God without fear. Some, to be sure, are preaching Christ even from envy and strife, but some also from good will; the latter do it out of love, knowing that I am appointed for the defense of the gospel;
1 Timothy 6 1All who are under the yoke as slaves are to regard their own masters as worthy of all honor so that the name of God and our doctrine will not be spoken against. 2Those who have believers as their masters must not be disrespectful to them because they are brethren, but must serve them all the more, because those who partake of the benefit are believers and beloved Teach and preach these principles. 3If anyone advocates a different doctrine and does not agree with sound words, those of our Lord Jesus Christ, and with the doctrine conforming to godliness, 4he is conceited and understands nothing; but he has a morbid interest in controversial questions and disputes about words, out of which arise envy, strife, abusive language, evil suspicions, 5and constant friction between men of depraved mind and deprived of the truth, who suppose that godliness is a means of gain. 6But godliness actually is a means of great gain when accompanied by contentment.
Proverbs 1:22 "How long, O naive ones, will you love being simple-minded?And scoffers delight themselves in scoffing And fools hate knowledge?
Proverbs 18:6 A fool's lips bring strife,And his mouth calls for blows.
Proverbs 20:3 Keeping away from strife is an honor for a man,But any fool will quarrel.
Proverbs 3:35 The wise will inherit honor,But fools display dishonor.
Proverbs 10:8 The wise of heart will receive commands,But a babbling fool will be ruined.
Proverbs 11:29 He who troubles his own house will inherit wind,And the foolish will be servant to the wisehearted.
Proverbs 12:6 A fool's anger is known at once,But a prudent man conceals dishonor.
Proverbs 12:23 A prudent man conceals knowledge,But the heart of fools proclaims folly.
Proverbs 13:16 Every prudent man acts with knowledge,But a fool displays folly.
Proverbs 14:16 A wise man is cautious and turns away from evil,But a fool is arrogant and careless.
Proverbs 15:2 The tongue of the wise makes knowledge acceptable,But the mouth of fools spouts folly.
Proverbs 15:14 The mind of the intelligent seeks knowledge,But the mouth of fools feeds on folly.
Proverbs 17:7 Excellent speech is not fitting for a fool,Much less are lying lips to a prince.
Proverbs 18:2A fool does not delight in understanding,But only in revealing his own mind.
Proverbs 18:6 A fool's lips bring strife,And his mouth calls for blows.
Proverbs 19:29 Judgments are prepared for scoffers,And blows for the back of fools.
Proverbs 20:3 Keeping away from strife is an honor for a man,But any fool will quarrel.
Proverbs 26:11 Like a dog that returns to its vomitIs a fool who repeats his folly.
Proverbs 27:3 A stone is heavy and the sand weighty,But the provocation of a fool is heavier than both of them.
Proverbs 29:9 When a wise man has a controversy with a foolish man,The foolish man either rages or laughs, and there is no rest.
Ecclesiastes 7:6 For as the crackling of thorn bushes under a pot,So is the laughter of the fool;And this too is futility
Ecclesiastes 7:9 Do not be eager in your heart to be angry,For anger resides in the bosom of fools.
Ecclesiastes 10:12 Words from the mouth of a wise man are gracious, while the lips of a fool consume him
Proverbs 17:14 The beginning of strife is like letting out water,So abandon the quarrel before it breaks out.
Proverbs 20:3 Keeping away from strife is an honor for a man,But any fool will quarrel.
1 Corinthians 1:11 For I have been informed concerning you, my brethren, by Chloe's people, that there are quarrels among you.
2 Timothy 2:23, 24 But refuse foolish and ignorant speculations, knowing that they produce quarrels. The Lord's bond-servant must not be quarrelsome, but be kind to all, able to teach, patient when wronged,
Proverbs 6:14 Who with perversity in his heart continually devises evil,Who spreads strife.
Proverbs 6:18-20 A heart that devises wicked plans, Feet that run rapidly to evil, 19A false witness who utters lies, And one who spreads strife among brothers. 20My son, observe the commandment of your father And do not forsake the teaching of your mother;
Proverbs 10:12 Hatred stirs up strife,But love covers all transgressions.
Proverbs 16:28 A perverse man spreads strife,And a slanderer separates intimate friends.
Proverbs 22:10 Drive out the scoffer, and contention will go out,Even strife and dishonor will cease.
Oh that futurists would be as quick to chastise their errant brethren who invent all sorts of whackadocio ideas just by reading the daily newspaper.
Futurists are the progenitors of “foolish controversies” in our day. Someone must oppose them by standing for the truth.