It appears young pastor Timothy had ugly words and quarrels in his church.
14 Remind them of these things, charging them before the Lord not to strive about words to no profit, to the ruin of the hearers. 15 Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. 16 But shun profane and idle babblings, for they will increase to more ungodliness.
2 Timothy 2:14-16 NKJV
23 But avoid foolish and ignorant disputes, knowing that they generate strife. 24 And a servant of the Lord must not quarrel but be gentle to all, able to teach, patient, 25 in humility correcting those who are in opposition, if God perhaps will grant them repentance, so that they may know the truth, 26 and that they may come to their senses and escape the snare of the devil, having been taken captive by him to do his will.
2 Timothy 2:23-26 NKJV
Paul wrote about some of these things in his first letter to Timothy too.
Proverbs has some wisdom on avoiding quarrels.
The beginning of strife is like releasing water;
Therefore stop contention before a quarrel starts.
Proverbs 17:14 NKJV
Cast out the scoffer, and contention will leave;
Yes, strife and reproach will cease.
Proverbs 22:10 NKJV
It is honorable for a man to stop striving,
Since any fool can start a quarrel.
Proverbs 20:3 NKJV
Speaking of fools …
Do not speak in the hearing of a fool,
For he will despise the wisdom of your words.
Proverbs 23:9 NKJV
Go from the presence of a foolish man,
When you do not perceive in him the lips of knowledge.
Proverbs 14:7 NKJV
Are you following God's plan for your life? You should. Your plan sucks. It really, really sucks. Suckage Maximus. Most people are WRONG! WRONG! WRONG! Jesus is coming. Are you ready to meet Him? Give your life to Jesus Christ. Time is running out.
Lift Up Your Eyes! 