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.

What is the devil's relationship to lying?
What condition is attained in obeying the truth?
How futile was all this?
What promise is thus fulfilled?
How was Joseph regarded by his father?
While God is merciful, does this clear the guilty?
6. How did they manifest their displeasure at His healing the man with the withered hand on the Sabbath?

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