Be very aware of Balaam
Image via Wikipedia "O my people, remember now what Balak king of Moab consulted, and what Balaam the son of Beor answered him from Shittim unto Gilgal ; that ye may know the righteousness of the LORD." ( Micah 6:5 ) Three New Testament writers have left us sober warnings concerning Balaam. Peter warned against "the way of Balaam"; Jude, against "the error of Balaam"; and John, against "the doctrine of Balaam" ( 2 Peter 2:15 ; Jude 11 ; Revelation 2:14 ). God evidently considers these warnings necessary and appropriate for Christians even today. Yet Balaam, in his day, was a genuine prophet (note 2 Peter 2:16 ), possessed great knowledge concerning God, and even received direct revelations from God. What, therefore, were his way, his error, and his doctrine? "The way of Balaam" was a readiness to prostitute his high spiritual gifts and privileges for "the wages of unrighteousness" ( v. 15 ); being willing to pre...