2. 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

3. Present-day Teachings 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)

4. How do we avoid falling prey to the teachings of Balaam? Test everyone, everything 1 Th. 5:21-22 principle 1 Jn. 4:1; Rev. 2:2 religious teachers 2 Cor. 13:5 ourselves

5. How do we avoid falling prey to the teachings of Balaam? Test everyone, everything Work as member of congregation 2 Tim. 4:2-4 preaching, teaching 2 Tim. 2:14; 1 Tim. 1:3-4 remind, charge, instruct 1 Tim. 4:1-5, 6 identify false doctrines 1 Tim. 6:20-21 guard the truth Tit. 1:9 elders refuting

6. What do you do, if you’re following a teaching of Balaam? Rev. 2:16 repent

7. What awaits those who repent? Rev. 2:17 eternal life