Watch out for those dogs, those people who do evil, those mutilators who say you must be circumcised to be saved...

Philippians 3:2 NLT

We're in lockdown because of the fear of the harm from the spread of this virus. 

A future that seemed certain 2 yrs ago is now less certain. 

Whether it's a disease, a flood, earthquake, accident, illness, or the actions of others, or just the world pressing in, the future we thought we had, had some measure of control over, feels uncertain. 

And someone full of confidence or authority says "Do this and you'll be OK".

Follow me.

And that's what Paul was talking about here. He's been busy reminding us from Lockdown who Jesus is, the humble came as a servant Jesus, and to follow him, to love like he did.

And here reminds us that there are people who will want to lead us astray, down a different path, if you follow me, follow my rules, you'll be safe... saved.

Paul warns us to watch out. 

And he didn't have Youtube or IG or Tiktok or whatever else is going on to lead us away. 

Influence.

Watch out.

Jesus said that in this world we will have trouble, but to take heart, to hold on to hope, because He has already overcome all that trouble. 

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