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NASB | Revelation 2:14 'But I have a few things against you, because you have there some who hold the teaching of Balaam, who kept teaching Balak to put a stumbling block before the sons of Israel, to eat things sacrificed to idols and to commit acts of immorality. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Revelation 2:14 'But I have a few things against you, because you have there some [among you] who are holding to the [corrupt] teaching of Balaam, who taught Balak to put a stumbling block before the sons of Israel, [enticing them] to eat things that had been sacrificed to idols and to commit [acts of sexual] immorality. [Num 25:1, 2; 31:16] |
Subject: What are modern day teachings of Balaam |
Bible Note: Hi Mark, Thank you for your response. You brought out some very good points. Money can be a big idol and partaking of ungodliness to get rich is definitely a way to eat that which has been sacrificed to idols. The scriptures do say we can not serve both God and mammon. Money must be a tool we use to advance the Kingdom of God to the Glory of God, not something to spend on our own lusts. God Bless Bows44 |