Myths

Stories that are made up and which are contrary to right doctrine or holy living.

Some prefer myths to truth

2 Timothy 4:3–4

For the time will come when men will not tolerate sound doctrine, but with itching ears they will gather around themselves teachers to suit their own desires. So they will turn their ears away from the truth and turn aside to myths.

Myths are harmful to the body of Christ

1 Timothy 1:3–4 See also 1 Timothy 4:6–8

As I urged you on my departure to Macedonia, you should stay on at Ephesus to instruct certain men not to teach false doctrines or devote themselves to myths and endless genealogies, which promote speculation rather than the stewardship of God’s work, which is by faith.

Sound teaching by God's servants dispels myths

Titus 1:13–14 See also 1 Timothy 4:1–6; Titus 1:9–11

This testimony is true. Therefore rebuke them sternly, so that they will be sound in the faith and will pay no attention to Jewish myths or to the commands of men who have rejected the truth.