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 gave special force to the oath of an angel?
What was the fourth beast declared to be?
Of what sanctuary, or tabernacle is Christ the minister?
In what two great commandments is the law of God briefly summarized?
To whom does the Sabbath belong?
What does Christ proclaim Himself to be?
With what should our prayers be mingled?

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