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That we [henceforth] be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, [and] cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive;
But I fear, lest by any means, as the serpent beguiled Eve through his subtilty, so your minds should be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ.
For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, He taketh the wise in their own craftiness.
But have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully; but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man's conscience in the sight of God.
But he perceived their craftiness, and said unto them, Why tempt ye me?
¶ Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world.
He taketh the wise in their own craftiness: and the counsel of the froward is carried headlong.
Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ.
¶ I marvel that ye are so soon removed from him that called you into the grace of Christ unto another gospel:
Be not carried about with divers and strange doctrines. For [it is] a good thing that the heart be established with grace; not with meats, which have not profited them that have been occupied therein.
Let the wicked fall into their own nets, whilst that I withal escape.
¶ Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them.
For they that are such serve not our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly; and by good words and fair speeches deceive the hearts of the simple.
Brethren, be not children in understanding: howbeit in malice be ye children, but in understanding be men.
¶ And this I say, lest any man should beguile you with enticing words.
For it is written, I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and will bring to nothing the understanding of the prudent.
Where [is] the wise? where [is] the scribe? where [is] the disputer of this world? hath not God made foolish the wisdom of this world?
Because that, when they knew God, they glorified [him] not as God, neither were thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened.
For we are not as many, which corrupt the word of God: but as of sincerity, but as of God, in the sight of God speak we in Christ.
For our exhortation [was] not of deceit, nor of uncleanness, nor in guile:
For neither at any time used we flattering words, as ye know, nor a cloke of covetousness; God [is] witness:
Knowing therefore the terror of the Lord, we persuade men; but we are made manifest unto God; and I trust also are made manifest in your consciences.
For such [are] false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into the apostles of Christ.
But Jesus perceived their wickedness, and said, Why tempt ye me, [ye] hypocrites?
And others, tempting [him], sought of him a sign from heaven.
But he, knowing their thoughts, said unto them, Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation; and a house [divided] against a house falleth.
When your fathers tempted me, proved me, and saw my work.
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