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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

Myths are harmful to the body of Christ

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

Sound teaching by God's servants dispels myths

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

See also

1462  truth, in NT
7230  genealogies
8748  false religion
8750  false teachings
8766  heresies
8829  superstition