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 did the prophet say His name should be called?
When Christ ascended, what did He give to men?
With what did He say they would he baptized?
19. In what prophetic language was the varying strength of the ten kingdoms of the divided empire indicated?
In what literal language is this persecution of the people of God further described?
Concerning what have we been definitely informed?
What special blessings were conferred on the Israelites?

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