Sneaky People

They profess to know God, but by their actions they deny Him. They are detestable, disobedient, and unfit for any good deed.

Be sober-minded and alert. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. …

In their greed, these false teachers will exploit you with deceptive words. The longstanding verdict against them remains in force, and their destruction does not sleep.

Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial that has come upon you, as though something strange were happening to you.

Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.

Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called when you made the good confession before many witnesses.