Others who were named by that informer at first confessed themselves Christians, and then denied it; true, they had been of that persuasion but they had quitted it, some three years, others many years, and a few as much as twenty-five years ago. They all worshipped your statue and the images of the gods, and cursed Christ…For this contagious superstition is not confined to the cities only, but has spread through the villages and rural districts; it seems possible, however, to check and cure it. ‘Tis certain at least that the temples, which had been almost deserted, begin now to be frequented; and the sacred festivals, after a long intermission, are again revived; while there is a general demand for sacrificial animals, which for some past time have met with but few purchasers. From hence it is easy to imagine what multitudes may be reclaimed from this error, if a door be left open to repentance.
2 Peter 2:1-3
DO OUR LIVES DEMONSTRATE SUBMISSION TO THE SOVEREIGN LORD?
Galations 5:22-23
“CHRIST’S SHEEP HEAR HIS VOICE OBEDIENTLY. THIS IS AN IMPORTANT PROOF OF DISCIPLESHIP. INDEED, IT MAY SERVE AS A REPROOF TO MANY.” – Charles Suprgeon
Matthew 7:21-23
2 Peter 2:2 – “They follow their sensuality.” In other words, it is libertine behavior lacking moral restraint.
Mark 7:20-23
We have two choices. Either we change our view of God to fit our immoral choices, or we bring our immoral tendencies under the jurisdiction of God.
Psalm 103:11-13