2 Timothy 3:5, "[People will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boastful, proud, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, without love, unforgiving, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, not lovers of the good, treacherous, rash, conceited, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God --] having a form of godliness but denying its power. Have nothing to do with them."

Interesting points:
1. In this verse Paul identifies the last of the 19 blatant traits or behaviors indicative of a person who is rejecting the will and wisdom of God. This sentence describing the prevalent attitudes in the last days began in verse 2 and concludes here, in verse 5, noting that the Wicked would have a form of godliness – professing faith in God -- but rejecting the actual power of the Holy Spirit.

2. This verse echoes Paul's condemnation of the Wicked in Titus 1:16. Surprisingly, as we read in 1 Timothy 1:3–7, they desire to be seen as good, “spiritual” people (or even, as teachers) but resist following God!!! Their religion is devoid of a legitimate relationship with God built upon truth; instead, they pick and choose when to obey God, and when to dismiss His Word!

3. Paul’s advice is clear: "Have nothing to do with them." Timothy was to specifically steer clear of those who claim to follow God yet deny Him AND who not only stray from His righteousness but aim to propagate their false teachings. Associating with them adds credibility/legitimacy to their heretical and misleading teachings and, especially if we are not careful, provides an opportunity for sin to influence us.

Application.
Brothers, Paul's words remind us to avoid those who claim to be Christians but whose conduct and character say otherwise. When counsel, correction, and accountability fall on deaf ears, the body of Christ must act to remove the cancerous brothers/sisters from any ability to influence or misguide others.
We must be vigilant, discerning and resolute in quickly removing wolves in sheep’s clothing from God’s flock of true believers that have committed themselves to being transformed by the ongoing work of the Holy Spirit in their lives.
We must also watch ourselves and each other that no such sinful traits gain a foothold in our lives so that they will fester and spread like gangrene in our hearts, blinding us to its harmful effect. May we remain God’s elect and holy people through the terrible times in the last days!