1 Timothy 1:4-7

4nor to pay attention to legends (fables, myths) and endless genealogies, which give rise to useless speculation and meaningless arguments rather than advancing God’s program of instruction which is grounded in faith [and requires surrendering the entire self to God in absolute trust and confidence].

5But the goal of our instruction is love [which springs] from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith.

6Some individuals have wandered away from these things into empty arguments and useless discussions,

7wanting to be teachers of the Law [of Moses], even though they do not understand the terms they use or the subjects about which they make [such] confident declarations.