Romans 16:17-20
17 Now I urge you, brethren, note those who cause divisions and offenses, contrary to the doctrine which you learned, and avoid them. 18 For those who are such do not serve our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly, and by smooth words and flattering speech deceive the hearts of the simple. 19 For your obedience has become known to all. Therefore I am glad on your behalf; but I want you to be wise in what is good, and simple concerning evil. 20 And the God of peace will crush Satan under your feet shortly. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen.
17 Now I urge you, brethren, note those who cause divisions and offenses, contrary to the doctrine which you learned, and avoid them. 18 For those who are such do not serve our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly, and by smooth words and flattering speech deceive the hearts of the simple. 19 For your obedience has become known to all. Therefore I am glad on your behalf; but I want you to be wise in what is good, and simple concerning evil. 20 And the God of peace will crush Satan under your feet shortly. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen.
We are urged as the Roman believers to be watchful for bad teachers that do not align with the Scriptures. They only cause divisions and offend God and man, not serving Christ nor His church, but only themselves. Watch for smooth talk and false praise to win over others who do not know the Bible well. But we are to be obedient to study the scriptures and cut them straight as we grow and teach each other. The evil prey on the weak, so we must confront the feel good anti-biblical ones who preach health and wealth with shallow and unfounded love and peace at the expense of truth. God will crush the serpent under His heel, but we live by grace and truth until then. Be vigilant.
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