Among other things God wants us to avoid are:
Those who lack knowledge will perish. Those who have false
knowledge will equally perish. Dictionary gives spiritual meaning of science
as: “The fact of knowing something; knowledge or understanding of a truth”. Pride, egocentrism and arrogance characterize the life of people who have false knowledge. They are
arguers and debaters.
1. Trouble
2. Profane and babbling
3. False science
4. Unlearned questions
5. Foolish questions
6. Genealogies
7. Arguments about the law
Recall that we treated numbers one and two above and published them here. We promised to treat all the seven and today we are treating number three which is "Avoid false science". False science (false knowledge) is one of the seven things Paul wrote to Timothy to avoid. The advice is also for all Christians. 
The wisdom of people who have false knowledge is not from God, thus such people do not have any positive impact on the society. They are
very assuming and unkind. They believe they know all, but their views do rather
cause confusion and division among people. In James 1:8, such people are described
as double-minded and unstable people.
James advises that followers of Christ should not speak
hastily. We should marshal our thoughts before we speak or while participating in any discussion.
Who is a wise man
endued with knowledge among you? Let him shew out of a good conversation his works
with meekness of wisdom (James 3:13).
A man endued with knowledge should be a peacemaker. He should
do his work with wisdom of God. Apostle Paul therefore advised Timothy (and us)
to avoid false science (false knowledge). Paul’s words:
Timothy, guard what God
has entrusted to you. Avoid godless, foolish discussions with those who oppose
you with their so-called knowledge. (1Timothy 6:20) NLT
We should not argue with those who oppose us. Remember, God
says, debaters, arguers, gossipers and the proud are also sinners just like
murderers and adulterers/adulteresses. See 1timothy 3:2-3
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