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  THE FATE OF FALSE TEACHERS
  by Ignatius of Antioch
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Summary: Those who corrupt families, the Church, or follow false
doctrine will suffer severe consequences.

Topics: "False Teachers", "Righteous Living"
Scripture References: Proverbs 4:23, 1 Corinthians 10:14, 2 Corinthians 6:14, Ephesians 5:11, 1 Timothy 4:16

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Ignatius of Antioch emphasizes the severe consequences of corrupting the
Church of Christ, comparing it to corrupting human families but with far
greater punishment. He warns against disregarding the doctrine of Jesus
and following false teachings, highlighting the importance of staying
true to the truth. Ignatius questions the compatibility of light with
darkness, Christ with Belial, and believers with unbelievers, stressing
the need for believers to uphold righteousness and reject falsehood.

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Do not err, my brethren. Those that corrupt families shall not inherit
the kingdom of God. And if those that corrupt mere human families are
condemned to death, how much more shall those suffer everlasting
punishment who endeavour to corrupt the Church of Christ, for which the
Lord Jesus, the only-begotten Son of God, endured the cross, and
submitted to death! Whosoever, "being waxen fat," and "become gross,"
sets at nought His doctrine, shall go into hell.

In like manner, every one that has received from God the power of
distinguishing, and yet follows an unskilful shepherd, and receives a
false opinion for the truth, shall be punished. "What communion hath
light with darkness? or Christ with Belial?

Or what portion hath he that believeth with an infidel? or the temple of
God with idols? " And in like manner say I, what communion hath truth
with falsehood? or righteousness with unrighteousness? or true doctrine
with that which is false?

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/ignatius-of-antioch/the-fate-of-false-teachers/
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