See to it that no one takes you captive through philosophy and empty deception, according to the tradition of men, according to the elementary principles of the world, rather than according to Christ.
For in Him all the fullness of Deity dwells in bodily form, and in Him you have been made complete, and He is the head over all rule and authority….”
Colossians 2:8-10
Sometimes I meet someone who is a little too friendly too quickly. They might be described as charming by some or slick by others. I lean toward the latter.
I think this is what Paul was talking about with regard to empty deception. We like to be open and friendly but there are those who will perceive this as naivety and try to swallow us up in a web of ideas that do not line up with what Jesus taught.
If the words we hear and the behavior we see from someone do not ring true according to what we know from the Bible, then we need to run away fast so we are not bullied into supporting and participating in anything which is contrary to the truth of the Gospel.
We have one God and it is through His Son, Jesus, that we are made complete and by no other.
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