False Doctrines Revealed

Romans 16:17-18

Now I beseech you, Brethren, mark them which cause division and offenses contrary to the doctrine which you have learned (refers to the fact that false teachers are to be identified): and avoid them (turn away from and shun these).

For they who are such serve not our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly (the satisfaction of creature needs, and not the Work of God); and by good words and fair speeches deceive the hearts of the simple (refers to those who have little true understanding of the Word of God).

Philippians 3:17-19 says

Enemies of The Cross

Brethren, be followers together of me (be "fellow-imitators"), and mark them which walk so as you have us for an ensample (observe intently).

For many walk (speaks of those attempting to live for God outside of the victory and rudiments of the Cross of Christ), of whom I have told you often, and now tell you even weeping (this is a most serious matter), that they are the enemies of the Cross of Christ (those who do not look exclusively to the Cross of Christ must be labeled "enemies").

Whose end is destruction (if the Cross is ignored, and continues to be ignored, the loss of the soul is the only ultimate conclusion). whose God is their belly (refers to those who attempt to pervert the Gospel for their own personal gain.) and whose glory is in their shame (the material things they seek, God labels as "shame"), who mind earthly things. (This means they have no interest in Heavenly things, which signifies they are using the Lord for their own personal gain.)

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