Rev. 2:14 stumbling block

The “teaching of Balaam” represents false teachings (Jude 1:4, 10-11).

“Teaching of Balaam” is Symbolic for False Teaching

Present-dayTeachings of Balaam

Gnosticism (Rev. 2:15)

Pagan religions

Enlightenment religions

Pentecostal religions

Catholic and protestant religions

Anything promoting immorality (Rev. 2:20)False prophets and teachers (2 Pet. 2:1-15)

How do we avoid falling prey to the teachings of Balaam?

Test everyone, everything1 Th. 5:21-22 principle1 Jn. 4:1; Rev. 2:2 religious teachers2 Cor. 13:5 ourselves

How do we avoid falling prey to the teachings of Balaam?

Test everyone, everything

Work as member of congregation2 Tim. 4:2-4 preaching, teaching2 Tim. 2:14; 1 Tim. 1:3-4 remind, charge, instruct1 Tim. 4:1-5, 6 identify false doctrines1 Tim. 6:20-21 guard the truthTit. 1:9 elders refuting

What do you do, if you’re following a teaching of

Balaam?Rev. 2:16 repent

What awaits those who repent?

Rev. 2:17 eternal life