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Man, in general, has a tendency to want things their own way, based on their own understanding. This has caused many problems for the church all through its life. Take the example of the jewish law and circumcision. Paul had to vigorously argue against them both within the confines of the church. They were not part of the new covenant, at least not as others were wanting them to be. There are many verses in the new testament warning against the changing of the message. The message itself, was always, and will always be, only Christ. There are those people who want more, or less than christ. 2 Tim 4:1-5
4:1 In the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who will judge the living and the dead, and in view of his appearing and his kingdom, I give you this charge: 2 Preach the Word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage-with great patience and careful instruction. 3 For the time will come when men will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around them a great number of teachers to say what their itching ears want to hear. 4 They will turn their ears away from the truth and turn aside to myths. 5 But you, keep your head in all situations, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, discharge all the duties of your ministry.
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