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Pleasant Words from the Gospel

For they [hypocrites] mouth empty, boastful words and, by
appealing to the lustful desires of sinful human nature, they
entice people who are just escaping from those who live in er-
ror. (2 Peter, 2:18)

I urge you, brothers, to watch out for those who cause divi-
sions and put obstacles in your way that are contrary to the

teaching you have learned. Keep away from them. For such
people are not serving ... Christ, but their own appetites. By
smooth talk and flattery they deceive the minds of naive
people. (Romans, 16:17-18)

Woe to you... you hypocrites! You travel over land and sea to
win a single convert, and when he becomes one, you make
him twice as much a son of hell as you are. (Matthew, 23:15)

For false Christs and false prophets will appear and perform
great signs and miracles to deceive even the elect—if that were
possible. See, I have told you ahead of time. (Matthew, 24:24-
25)

Who have wandered away from the truth... they destroy the
faith of some. Nevertheless, God's solid foundation stands
firm, sealed with this inscription: "The Lord knows those who
are His," and, "Everyone who confesses the name of the Lord

must turn away from wickedness." In a large house there are
articles not only of gold and silver, but also of wood and clay;
some are for noble purposes and some for ignoble. If a man
cleanses himself from the latter, he will be an instrument for
noble purposes, made holy, useful to the Master and prepared
to do any good work. (2 Timothy, 2:18-21)

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