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Seven things the scriptures warn us about Matthew 7:21-23 KJV [21] Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord,shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. 22] Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works? 23] And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity. Iniquity: a violation of right or duty; wicked act; sin. NO MAN DECEIVE YOU Matthew 24:4-5 KJV [4] And Jesus answered and said unto them, Take heed that no man deceive you. [5] For many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and shall deceive many. Ephesians 5:6-7 KJV [6] Let no man deceive you with vain words: for because of these things cometh the wrath of God upon the children of disobedience. [7] Be not ye therefore partakers with them. James 1:12-16 KJV [12] Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him. 13] Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man: 14] But every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed. 15] Then when lust hath conceived, it bringeth forth sin: and sin, when it is finished, bringeth forth death. 16] Do not err, my beloved brethren. ——————————————————————————- Heresy. belief or opinion contrary to the Scriptures 2 Peter 2:1-2 KJV [1] But there were false prophets also among the people, even as there shall be false teachers among you, who privily shall bring in damnable heresies, even denying the Lord that bought them, and bring upon themselves swift destruction. 2] And many shall follow their pernicious ways; by reason of whom the way of truth shall be evil spoken of. 1 Corinthians 11:18-19 KJV [18] For first of all, when ye come together in the church, I hear that there be divisions among you; and I partly believe it. 19] For there must be also heresies among you, that they which are approved may be made manifest among you. ————————————————————————————- Seducing Spirits. • attract (someone) to a belief or into a course of action that is contrary to Scriptural Truth 1 Timothy 4:1-2 KJV [1] Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils; 2] Speaking lies in hypocrisy; having their conscience (no conscience) seared with a hot iron; ———————————————————————————- Colossians 2:8-10 KJV [8] Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ. 9] For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily. 10] And ye are complete in him, which is the head of all principality and power. Philosophy: Philosophy ('love of wisdom' in Ancient Greek) is a systematic study of general and fundamental questions concerning topics like existence, reason, knowledge, value, mind, and language. It is a rational and critical inquiry that reflects on its own methods and assumptions. Vain Deceit: The term vain (mataios in Greek) means “empty, vacuous, useless, fruitless, and devoid of significance, point, or benefit.” False teachers were spreading dangerous lies and deceptive philosophies, but, to the Colossian believers, the ideas sounded appealing. Paul’s ruling was that it was all hogwash. Their greatly touted teachings were fruitless, pointless, misleading concepts that lacked any actual content. Without a solid foundation in the truth of God’s Word, Christians can quickly be captivated by the vain deceit (or high-sounding nonsense) of false religions. Those who embrace empty deceptions are in danger of being spiritually kidnapped and carried far away from the absolute supremacy of Jesus Christ. TRADITION OF MEN: A mode of thought or behavior Followed by a people continuously from Generation to Generation. A Custom or Religion but not scriptural truth.Example: Catholic, Orthodox and most denominational and non-Denominational assemblies. RUDIMENTS OF THE WORLD A fundamental element, principle, or skill, as of a field of learning. Theologians Theological seminary Educational Skills Instead of the leading or revelation by the Holy Ghost Romans 8:5-8 KJV [5] For they that are after the flesh do mind the things of the flesh; but they that are after the Spirit the things of the Spirit. 6] For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace. 7] Because the carnal mind is enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be. 8] So then they that are in the fleshcannot please God. John 5:43-44 KJV [43] I am come in my Father's name, and ye receive me not: if another shall come in his own name, him ye will receive. [44] How can ye believe, which receive honour one of another, and seek not the honour that cometh from God only? Mark 7:6-9 KJV [6] He answered and said unto them, Well hath Esaias prophesied of you hypocrites, as it is written, This people honoureth me with their lips, but their heart is far from me. [7] Howbeit in vain do they worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men. [8] For laying aside the commandment of God, ye hold the tradition of men, as the washing of pots and cups: and many other such like things ye do. [9] And he said unto them, Full well ye reject the commandment of God, that ye may keep your own tradition.
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