The Apostle Paul continues to reveal his heart and passion for the spiritual growth of believers. Having emphasized that EVERYTHING the Christian needs with regard to knowledge and wisdom concerning our relationship with God is to be found in Jesus Christ, the Living Word, Who is fully revealed in the Written Word, the Apostle now turns to warning the believers about deceivers who seek to distort, twist and manipulate the Word to achieve their own selfish purposes. Implied within this hard-hitting discourse is the critical need for believers to know, understand and obey the Word of God. Paul follow the example of His Lord, Jesus Christ, in His strong and forceful condemnation of those who use the Word in his fashion and attempt to “turn the traditions of man into the traditions of God.” It is indeed a timely and relevant for us today as we seek to “understand the times, and as a result, know what to do.