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Colossians 2:8-10
Beware lest anyone cheat you through philosophy and empty deceit, according to the tradition of men, according to the basic principles of the world, and not according to Christ. For in Him dwells all the fullness of the Godhead bodily; and you are complete in Him, who is the head of all principality and power.
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Romans 1:18-25
For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who suppress the truth in unrighteousness, because what may be known of God is manifest in them, for God has shown it to them. For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even His eternal power and Godhead, so that they are without excuse, because, although they knew God, they did not glorify Him as God, nor were thankful, but became futile in their thoughts, and their foolish hearts were darkened. Professing to be wise, they became fools, and changed the glory of the incorruptible God into an image made like corruptible man—and birds and four-footed animals and creeping things. Therefore God also gave them up to uncleanness, in the lusts of their hearts, to dishonor their bodies among themselves, who exchanged the truth of God for the lie, and worshiped and served the creature rather than the Creator, who is blessed forever. Amen.
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Isaiah 5:20-21
Woe to those who call evil good, and good evil;
Who put darkness for light, and light for darkness;
Who put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter!
Woe to those who are wise in their own eyes,
And prudent in their own sight!
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Colossians 2:23
These things indeed have an appearance of wisdom in self-imposed religion, false humility, and neglect of the body, but are of no value against the indulgence of the flesh.
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1 Timothy 4:1-2
Now the Spirit expressly says that in latter times some will depart from the faith, giving heed to deceiving spirits and doctrines of demons, speaking lies in hypocrisy, having their own conscience seared with a hot iron,
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2 Corinthians 4:3
But even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are perishing,
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Galatians 4:9
But now after you have known God, or rather are known by God, how is it that you turn again to the weak and beggarly elements, to which you desire again to be in bondage?
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Resources
Beware of Philosophy
Article by Mike FordPaul warns Christians in Colossae to beware lest any man spoil them through philosophy and vain deceit, following the tradition of men. Philosophy, defined as the love and pursuit of wisdom by intellectual means, is not wisdom from God but rather man's attempt to be wise. Its foundation is faulty because it does not consider …
The Philosophy of Black Friday
Sermonette by Richard T. RitenbaughBlack Friday stirs up greedy, materialistic, covetous attitudes. When a nation reaches a materialistic mindset, it is on its way to oblivion.
Mightier Than The Sword (Part Five)
Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)In the shaping of the world we live in, two invisible forces with intellect and freedom far beyond mankind's capabilities are at work: God, who holds supreme control, and satan, a merciless being with intelligence surpassing man's and thousands of years of experience in deception. Satan operates by offering men irresistible …
Mightier Than the Sword (Part Three)
Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Certain philosophical figures stand out due to their profound influence on their peers, who then spread these ideas widely, creating a synergy of belief in deceptive concepts. Thomas Aquinas, living nearly 750 years ago, remains a significant figure in educational circles for advocating knowledge based on human reason apart from …
Mightier Than the Sword (Part Four)
Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)John Locke rejected all contact with any influence of the will of God, promoting secular liberty and human reason as the final arbiter of all truth.
Mightier Than the Sword (Part Two)
Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Apostate philosophers such as Thomas Aquinas sought to elevate human reason above the knowledge of God, compartmentalizing secular from sacred knowledge.
Mightier Than The Sword (Part Twenty-Three)
Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Advancing secularism has been the result of Satan's work through human henchmen over the last 600 years, bringing the world back to the time of the Nephilim.
Humanism's Flooding Influence (Part Four)
Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)If people turn away from God and His laws, the only way they can move is to liberalize toward non-restraint and license.
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