Why did the apostle say this duty was so imperative?

Answer

"For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap
to themselves teachers, having itching ears; and they shall turn away their ears from the truth, and shall be
turned unto fables!' Verses 3, 4.

13. What did John the Baptist say to the Pharisees and Sadducees when he saw them come to his baptism?
To what place did Christ carry these sins?
What effect does obedience to the truth have?
How has God revealed to us the hidden things of the kingdom?
How was Joseph regarded by his father?
What was contained in the second apartment?
What is said of those who love God's law?

Questions & Answers are from the book Bible Readings for the Home Circle