13. According to 1 Timothy 6:3–4, how does Paul dismiss those who would teach things contrary to Scripture within the church? Apostasy speaks of abandonment, a separation, a defection—the abdication of truth altogether. They never really believe the truth with an undivided heart. Like tares among wheat, they have an appearance of authenticity for awhile, but they are incapable of producing any useful fruit. An apostate is a defector from the truth—someone who has known the truth, given some show